Victor M. Hansen

Victor M. Hansen

Victor M. Hansen is a Professor of Law and Director of Criminal Practice and Procedure Certificate Program at New England School of Law. Before joining New England Law | Boston faculty, Professor Hansen served a 20-year career in the US Army, as a Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) officer. As a JAG officer, he served as a regional defense counsel for the US Army Trial Defense Service, a military prosecutor, and supervising prosecutor. He has been involved in military capital litigation as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

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December 5, 2025

Illegal Orders, Military Law, and Investigations

Last month, six Democrat lawmakers, all with military or intelligence backgrounds, released a controversial video urging service members to refuse illegal orders set forth by the current administration. In response, the Defense...