“God Was Here Today” for Military Justice

One of the significant differences between representing military clients as a civilian UCMJ defense attorney and doing so as a uniformed counsel is that I get to choose my clients. When you wear the ...

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What is the Typical Punishment for Sexual Assault in the Military

Because of the absence of mandatory minimums in the military system for punishing sexual assault and rape do not exist, you can see a very vast and a very different level of punishment from one ...

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What is the Difference Between NJP and Court-Martial

The difference between nonjudicial punishment and court-martial involves multiple factors that include who is going to be the decision maker to decide if that person has been proven guilty beyond a ...

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2020: Year In Review Part 2

Continuing from Part 1 of 2020: Year In Review I am sharing the second half of the year (July through December) a summary if you will of thoughts, feelings and sometimes complete frustration dealing ...

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2020: Year In Review Part 1

To say 2020 has been a bit different would be an understatement. I, along with my team, have fought long hard battles to protect every soldier and sailor who has needed us. It’s not easy. It takes ...

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I Keep Getting Older And They Keep Staying The Same Age

“I keep getting older but they keep staying the same age…” – Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused Matthew McConaughey’s beloved character in Dazed and Confused intended this as a ...

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Pay Issues in Military Justice

Has DFAS Ever Paid Anyone Properly? Anyone who has ever received pay and allowances from the government either has personally known an error or has known a buddy who struggled with pay issues; ...

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Law Enforcement’s Revenge in Military Justice

Several times per week we get calls from people who want to correct a record that came up as part of a background check. Typically these people have left the military and are applying for jobs that ...

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What Are the Consequences of a Letter of Reprimand

The most notable consequence to a Letter of Reprimand or a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand is going to be what the filing determination is going to be. If that particular reprimand is filed ...

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Things Don’t Often Work Themselves Out for Military Justice

Trust and faith in the system are often what draws citizens to military service. A blind faith that things will work their way out can and often will jeopardize a person’s career and ...

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