Posted on Mar 6, 2015
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Timothy Hennis was tried and convicted won appeal and returned to Active Duty and then retired. Over 20 years later DNA linked him to the case. The Army recalled him and he was convicted at courts martial. We all know double jeopardy but the first trial was in state courts and of course the courts martial is federal.
http://www.fayobserver.com/military/timothy-hennis-seeks-relief-in-federal-court-former-fort-bragg/article_b57f3ef0-f7b6-57a3-8095-78734f397b3f.html
http://www.fayobserver.com/military/timothy-hennis-seeks-relief-in-federal-court-former-fort-bragg/article_b57f3ef0-f7b6-57a3-8095-78734f397b3f.html
Crime
Court Martial
UCMJ
Law
Posted >1 y ago
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Yes, I do agree that's the right move. If a person commits a crime while on active duty and then leaves active duty, they are still responsible for their actions - even though they're no longer on active duty. That's why authorities have the option of bringing the individual back on active duty -- to have them answer for the crime.
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SGT Jim Z.
Yes ... Without a doubt. Individuals who violated the law should be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Yes ... Without a doubt. Individuals who violated the law should be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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Think we should all be held accountable and as long as there is no statue of limitations on the crime and no double jeopardy, those accused of crimes should be tried.
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