JURISDICTION HIJACKED: The Unlawful Prosecution of Service Members Since 1987

There is a troubling lack of consistency in how cases are handled when service members are accused of federal crimes. In some situations, individuals are referred to military authorities; in others, they are prosecuted in civilian federal court even when the alleged offenses are nearly identical. This uneven application of the law creates confusion and legal uncertainty for service members and for those responsible for enforcing justice. This book offers a concise examination of that proble...