032 United States v. Becker
In the old cobblestone streets of Mons, Belgium, Lieutenant Becker and his wife had an opportunity to start fresh. They were thousands of miles from their family and friends and, when faced with the stress of moving overseas, they could either lean on one another⊠or separate. When it became clear that leaning on one another wasnât an option, they began to unpick their lives and separate from one another. But for Lieutenant Becker, his wife living separately wasnât an option. I relied on the NMCCA opinions (2021)(2023), the CAAF opinion (2021), and a portion of the certified record of trial. You can also find the case summaries (1)(2) and oral argument (1)(2) for a deeper dive. I referenced information from the Navy Times, an evidence law blog, Military.com, Stripes, Daily Mail, and the San Diego Union Tribune. For more information on intimate partner violence, I urge you to explore Alliance For Hope and their Family Justice Center Alliance. If you need help finding shelter in your area, please visit DomesticShelters.org. Last, but not least, many law schools and courthouses offer free legal assistance for people seeking protective restraining orders.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share, rate and review it wherever you listen to podcasts. I'm happy to receive constructive feedback or case suggestions at conductunbecomingpod@gmail.com. Join me over on Instagram @conductunbecoming! Disclaimer: Conduct Unbecoming is a podcast where I get to talk about interesting crimes and cases that involve US military service members. I research, write, and produce the podcast myself⊠the opinions expressed are my own and, perhaps itâs obvious, Conduct Unbecoming is not approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department of Defense. I am not a military JAG and have never been a military JAG. While I'm a pr
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In the old cobblestone streets of Mons, Belgium, Lieutenant Becker and his wife had an opportunity to start fresh. They were thousands of miles from their family and friends and, when faced with the stress of moving overseas, they could either lean on one another⊠or separate. When it became clear that leaning on one another wasnât an option, they began to unpick their lives and separate from one another. But for Lieutenant Becker, his wife living separately wasnât an option. I relied on the...