For example, a soldier in a combat setting requires rules that take into consideration the battlefield.
All civilian laws apply to military persons when they are off the military post.
For example, if a soldier gets a speeding ticket, he or she has to pay the ticket. For more serious crimes, the civilian jurisdiction can elect to try the individual or can turn the case over to the military. In the military, there are courts-martial instead of civilian trials but they are similar. The information contained in this site is made available as a public service to the general public and is not intended to serve as legal advice. You should consult a trained legal professional for questions you may have about the laws affecting juveniles or any legal interpretations.