When Should I Hire an Independent Military Defense Investigator?

One of the most important decisions a service member can make after learning they are the subject of a military investigation is when to involve an independent military defense investigator. Many people assume they should wait until the government’s investigation is complete or until formal charges have been preferred. Unfortunately, waiting often allows valuable evidence to disappear, witnesses’ memories to fade, surveillance recordings to be overwritten, and investigative opportunities to be lost forever. In investigations, time is one resource that can never be replaced. Early action gives the defense the best opportunity to identify, preserve, and objectively evaluate the facts before they become unavailable.

Whether you are represented by counsel or are just beginning to understand the allegations, involving an independent defense investigator early provides the greatest flexibility to develop evidence, answer critical questions, and assist defense counsel in making informed legal decisions.

Download the complete Authority Publication to explore how government and defense investigations differ, why those differences matter, and how an independent investigation can strengthen the defense before critical legal decisions are made.