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Screen 2 of UCMJ Article 120 questions

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  1. What happens if a co-accused accepts a plea deal and testifies in an Article 120 case?
  2. What factors do military judges consider in Article 120 sentencing?
  3. What factors determine whether NCIS or OSI leads an Article 120 investigation?
  4. What effect does a prior civilian sex crime conviction have on an Article 120 case?
  5. What distinguishes Article 120 from similar civilian sex crime statutes?
  6. What distinctions exist between Article 120 and Article 93 in cases involving superiors and subordinates?
  7. What disciplinary options exist if a false Article 120 accusation is proven?
  8. What burden of proof must prosecutors meet in Article 120 cases?
  9. What are the reporting obligations for command when an Article 120 allegation is made?
  10. What are the penalties for rape under Article 120?
  11. What are the legal distinctions between sexual assault and sexual contact under Article 120?
  12. What are the differences in penalties between Article 120 and Article 120b?
  13. What are the consequences of violating witness sequestration orders in an Article 120 court-martial?
  14. What are the consequences of plea withdrawal after sentencing in an Article 120 case?
  15. What are the consequences of a conviction under Article 120?
  16. What are the appellate options for an Article 120 conviction?
  17. What are common defense strategies in Article 120 sexual assault cases?
  18. Is sex offender registration automatic after Article 120 conviction?
  19. Is hearsay ever admissible in Article 120 trials?
  20. Is character evidence admissible in a UCMJ proceeding involving Article 120 charges?
  21. How long do Article 120 investigations typically last?
  22. How is selective prosecution argued in an Article 120 case with multiple accused?
  23. How is lack of consent proven in Article 120 trials?
  24. How is intent established when the alleged Article 120 conduct occurs in a group setting?
  25. How is confidentiality protected in Article 120 cases?