I got a DUI while on leave. What can I expect?

Some CO's will come down harder than others. If you are in a sensitive field requiring a clearance, then you will lose that clearance and may have to find another MOS, if your CO allows it at all. Some specialties such as MP, MI, and other sensitive areas will have a dimmer view than others. Another factor will be how favorably your command looks upon you. Are you a good soldier? Do you do a good job? Have you had any disciplinary action taken against you in the past? All that will factor into the decision that is made. Good luck, soldier.

Well, first you should be flagged and then chapter paperwork following. Depending on your rank and higher command, you will be chaptered out. UcMJ can't happen due to double jeopardy. However. Keep your chain of command informed of everything.

Your best way is to get the DUI reduced to wreckers driving and then your in the clear.

Good luck

Depends on your command.

Had a Sergeant in my company get a DWI or DUI (can't remember which) off post. Virtually nothing was done. No rank reduction. No getting kicked out. Just brushed under the rug from the point of view of privates and Specialists.

Meanwhile, I had a private in my platoon face getting kicked out because he had a beer in his hand (under 21). We found out he was trying to de-escalate a situation by grabbing his buddy's drink. I think he got extra duty. Everyone in the company thought it was strange he had a beer in his possession.

Get the best DUI lawyer your money can buy. See if you can get this drastically reduced or possibly even dismissed by the judge (or a not guilty verdict at trial).

The command will likely wait to take action until the civilian legal process plays out. If the final disposition is a traffic violation, then you might dodge the bullet.

Also, if offered NJP, talk to military counsel first before accepting it.