Article 15 Defense: How to Respond to Nonjudicial Punishment

You’ve heard of Article 15s, but what exactly is nonjudicial punishment in the military? In this video, military attorney Will M. Helixon breaks down everything service members need to know about nonjudicial punishment (NJP)—commonly called Article 15s—including what it is, how it works, your rights, and what to expect if you’re facing one. Discover the differences between company-grade and field-grade Article 15s, the potential consequences, and the critical choices you must make, including whether to accept NJP or demand a court-martial. You’ll also learn how a defense attorney can challenge the underlying investigation, what standard of proof applies, and how to present your best case at an Article 15 hearing. If you’re facing nonjudicial punishment, don’t go it alone—your career and future are on the line You DEFEND the NATION — WE Defend YOU! ▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 – Why Article 15s Are the #1 Issue at Our Law Office 00:20 – Article 15 Explained: What Is Nonjudicial Punishment? 00:52 – How Our Team Responds to Article 15 Cases 01:50 – Can You Refuse an Article 15? Your Options 02:12 – What’s at Stake: Article 15 Consequences 02:33 – If You’re Innocent: Legal Strategies & Recommendations 03:05 – The Burden of Proof at Article 15 Hearings 03:35 – Building a Strong Article 15 Defense 03:52 – Inside the Article 15 Hearing: How It Works 04:23 – Take Action: Protecting Your Career & Rights Services Provided • Administrative Separation Board (ASB) Defense • Officer Boards of Inquiry (BOI) Defense • GOMOR Rebuttals and Responses • Article 15 Rebuttals and Appeals • Retirement Protection • GOMOR Rebuttals (10-Day Crisis Response) • Reprimand Appeals and Challenges • Removal of GOMORs from AMHRRs (DASEB) • Correction of Military Records (BCMR Appeals) • Court-Martial Defense • Command-Directed Investigation Defense • Adverse Findings Responses (AAIP) • Referred and Poor Evaluation Appeals • Security Clearance Revocation Responses Installations Served Fort Hood | Joint Base San Antonio | Fort Bragg | Camp Lejeune | Joint Base Lewis-McChord | MDW and Northern Virginia | Fort Campbell | Fort Carson | Fort Jackson | Fort Benning | Fort Bliss | Germany | Italy | Poland | South Korea | Japan | Other Overseas Commands Act NOW – Board Deadlines Wait for No One 📞 Call 24/7 Warrior Defense Crisis Line: 913-353-6466 or +49 1522 9900 341 🌐 Visit https://helixongroup.com/set-an-appoi... to Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Case Consultation Legal Disclosure Educational purposes only, not a substitute for legal advice. #NonjudicialPunishment #NJP #Article15 #MilitaryLaw #LawOfficeofWillMHelixon #MilitaryLawyers