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In calling witnesses to provide details and context to the contributions the client has made, the emphasis shifts from telling the factfinder the conclusions (of their rehabilitative potential) to ...
Read moreIn approaching the task of building a sentencing case, ask whether a piece of evidence, a memo sought, or an exhibit you are considering offering into evidence contributes to your theme and theory. ...
Read moreIf you have ever been hauled in for questioning and advised of your rights, if you have, odds are they founded an allegation against you and that you were input into NCIC.
Read moreToday's public service announcement involves if you end up in pre-trial confinement, or frankly, if you end up in civilian confinement being held over for trial.
Read moreIf you are a former service member or a civilian, and you had your DNA inputted into the repository known as CODIS, which stands for the Combined DNA Index System, you have the right to petition to ...
Read moreToday's public service announcement is, you know that cute young thing that you're messaging in whatever app or whatever message board? Yeah. It's a 52 year old cop.
Read moreWe sometimes hear that tossed around in like lawsuits for people that don't like what's written about them in the press or words that are statement, "oh, the truth is a defense".
Read moreWhat sort of crimes does Army CID investigate? CID often is heard to say that they investigate felony level crimes, but that doesn’t necessarily answer the mail when it comes to the UCMJ. Often ...
Read moreBoard of Inquiry, elimination board, board for elimination, show cause board, administrative separation board… whatever you call it, they are the process through which the military is trying to ...
Read moreUnfortunately, one of the more common questions that we receive in our consults with potential clients and even answering questions for people who become our clients is how long can CID keep a case ...
Read moreCan there be a thrill for the advocate after a “win?” Sure. But this post addresses after the thrill of that initial “win” is gone for the military client. After a client wins in a hearing or ...
Read moreThere are times when we, as (ethical) military justice practitioners, are compelled to tell would-be clients or even current clients when we should take no further steps on their behalf. All cases ...
Read moreI return often to the idea of finding my joy. I have had many humbling experiences not so long ago that helped me see a reflection in the mirror that bore little resemblance to joy. In Master ...
Read moreWhen the command initiates an investigation against you, your world may be turned upside down. You are put into a limbo status while awaiting the investigation’s results. For a while, only field ...
Read moreWhen I released each book in military motions practice, I had colleagues question why I would give away the special sauce. They reasoned that this somehow dilutes the likelihood that I would be hired ...
Read moreThe firm often fields questions about whether or not the command or police authorities can seize personally owned weapons from service members. As many issues in the law, it depends. A search warrant ...
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