{"id":1201,"date":"2025-12-01T16:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T22:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/?page_id=1201"},"modified":"2026-10-20T07:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:37:52","slug":"article31","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/article31\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your Military Rights &#8211; Article 31, UCMJ, and the U.S. Constitution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you sign up to serve our country, you do lose some Free Speech rights, but your Constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure, self-incrimination, and to counsel are actually stronger in the military than in the civilian world. You just have to know your rights and stand by your guns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1050 size-large\" alt=\"The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of explosive ordnance disposal training places an XRS-150 X-ray in front of a simulated downed unmanned aerial system during an exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 20, 2021. The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and 379th ECES defended against an UAS that posed a potential threat to the safety and security of Al Udeid AB. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire.)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/201211-Z-AP992-9014.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"object-position:48% 24%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 24%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/201211-Z-AP992-9014-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/201211-Z-AP992-9014-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/201211-Z-AP992-9014-scaled.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/lock-down-your-shit-know-your-military-rights\/\">Lock Down Your Shit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/lock-down-your-shit-know-your-military-rights\/\">You Have the Right to Privacy and Protection from Illegal Searches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Unless You Consent<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1131 size-large\" alt=\"Commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command joined by commanding officer, Navy Medical Research Unit San Antonio and Sailors and Coast Guardsmen representing the Sea Services wave to the crowd during the Texas Cavaliers Fiesta River Parade June 21, 2021, San Antonio, Texas. The parade is one of key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio. Fiesta began as a one-time parade (Battle of Flowers) in 1891, to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Military representatives participate in receptions, parades, pilgrimages and memorials. (Air Force photo by Mr. Johnny Saldivar.)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/210621-F-YQ806-010.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/210621-F-YQ806-010-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/210621-F-YQ806-010-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/210621-F-YQ806-010-scaled.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/ask-for-your-lawyer-know-your-military-rights\/\">Ask for Your Lawyer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/ask-for-your-lawyer-know-your-military-rights\/\">You Have the Right for Your Attorney to be Present at Questioning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Unless You Waive It<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-450 size-large\" alt=\"A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, briefs recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, as part of a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 28, 2024. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock.)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/241028-M-JK941-3032A.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/241028-M-JK941-3032A-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/241028-M-JK941-3032A-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/241028-M-JK941-3032A-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/241028-M-JK941-3032A-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/241028-M-JK941-3032A-scaled.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#563023\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/shut-your-mouth-know-your-military-rights\/\">Shut Your Mouth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/shut-your-mouth-know-your-military-rights\/\">You Have the Right to Silence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Unless You Waive It<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1089\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=2000%2C1089&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Know your military rights: lock down your shit, ask for your lawyer, and shut your mouth - Veritas Military Law\" class=\"wp-image-1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=1024%2C558&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=768%2C418&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=1536%2C836&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=700%2C381&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/veritasmilitarylaw.com\/staging\/9222\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-Your-Military-Rights-Article-31-Veritas-Military-Law.png?resize=735%2C400&amp;ssl=1 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you sign up to serve our country, you do lose some Free Speech rights, but your Constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure, self-incrimination, and to counsel are actually stronger in the military than in the civilian world. 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