Tap into Joy – for Military Justice

Joy.  It seems a simple enough concept. Tapping into joy does not seem overly complicated. Over the last 16 years of practicing in military justice and from personal conflicts, it would seem my ...

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Acquittal Hangover – in Military Justice

Man, oh man. The highs are high and the lows are so low in military justice. There is no feeling like it. “Accused and defense counsel, please rise.” The findings (what we call the verdict in ...

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Where I am, Where I’ll Stay For Military Justice

No matter the time of year, we all hope and strive for justice. The holidays, for many, are a joyous time: a time to be with loved ones, to cherish blessings, and to look forward to the coming year. ...

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Post Incident Behavior & Military Rule of Evidence 412

Military Rule of Evidence (M.R.E.) 412 In the world of military sexual assault defense, defense counsel need a keen understanding of Military Rule of Evidence 412. It is vital. Known often as the ...

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Legal Wac-A-Mole for Military Justice

A request for military justice consultation came in for a servicemember that I was tempted to pass on. He said he was a victim of a brutal assault and that his perpetrator was facing court-martial. ...

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The Man with the Mints-Abuse of Power for Military Injustice

I have taken some time to sit with and to reflect on how best to comment on a growing trend of an abuse of power in military justice that deeply troubles me.  When I consider the “commander’s ...

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Fear Less for Military Justice

I am an advocate for justice, for military justice. I also am a leader and an entrepreneur. Balancing the demands of career and home pose many challenges, and chief among them: knowing when to take ...

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Resiliency Training & Psychodrama for Military Justice

I want to be a better trial lawyer. But I also want the experiences for my client to be better. I want to lessen their pain and ease their suffering. Don’t get me wrong. I want to win cases. But ...

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I’m Still Standing – For Military Justice

I realized in December 2018 that I have largely been living in a state of trespass. What do I mean by this? Well, I have been occupying space in my head, in my heart, and in my soul that was ...

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Professionalism – Or a Lack Thereof, in “Military Justice”

When counsel use phrases like “I believe defense counsel is offering X evidence for an improper purpose” that is saying that you believe the defense counsel is unethical. Period. Lodging ethical ...

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