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Guy’s Night Out Crashed by E-4 Party Girl

Shaw Afb Court Martial Defense Lawyers

Guy’s Night Out Crashed by E-4 Party Girl U.S. v. Army E-7 – Shaw Air Force Base, SC/Pensacola, FL Allegations: MULTIPLE SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES, Fraternization Max Punishment: 50 YEARS IN PRISON, DD, Sex offender registration Result: NOT GUILTY OF ALL SEX CHARGES, Guilty of one specification of fraternization SENTENCE: NO DISCHARGE, 30 days in the base brig, […]

CID’s Recruiting Fraud Witch Hunt

Army Cid Military Attorneys

U.S. v. Army 1LT – Fort Riley, KS Allegations: Larceny of Government Property over $500, Fraud, Conspiracy Max Punishment: 45 YEARS IN PRISON, Dismissal Result: No charges preferred. No Reprimand, No NJP/Mast. He is still serving on Active Duty and was promoted to Captain. Discharge: NONE Location/Branch/Rank: Fort Riley, KS/Army/1LT Summary:  Our client was accused of being […]

No Jail After Stealing $91,000

Puerto Rico Military Defense Lawyers Ucmj Court Martial Attorneys

No Jail After Stealing $91,000 U.S. v. Army O-3 – Fort Buchanan, PR – Fort Rucker, AL Allegations: BAH & OHA fraud, Larceny of Government property over $91,000, False official statement, Conspiracy Max Punishment: 65 years in prison, Dismissal Result: Three charges were dismissed during the trial: not guilty of conspiracy, guilty of stealing OHA […]

Command Taints Court Martial – Case Dismissed

Norfolk Court Martial Lawyers Military Defense Lawyer

Command Taints Court Martial – Case Dismissed U.S. v. Navy E-6 – Norfolk Navy Base, VA Allegations: 4 Specifications of sexual assault/Abusive sexual contact, assault consummated by battery Max Punishment: 1 YEAR IN PRISON, BCD, Sex offender registration Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE Discharge: NONE Location/Branch/Rank: Norfolk Navy Base, VA/Navy/E-6 Summary:  Our client was accused of […]

Bitter Divorce Leads to Aggravated Assault Charges

Fort Mcnair Military Defense Lawyers

Bitter Divorce Leads to Aggravated Assault Charges U.S. v. Army O-1 – Fort Bragg, NC tried at Fort McNair, Washington, DC Allegations: Aggravated assault with means likely to produce death or previous bodily injury, assault, conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman Max Punishment: 15+ YEARS IN PRISON, Dismissal Result: NOT GUILTY OF Assault #1, NOT […]

Don’t let the police search your phone (without a warrant)!

Do Not Let The Police Search Your Phone

Military Defense Lawyer Answers Commonly Military Law Questions Don’t let the police search your phone (without a warrant)! In this video criminal defense attorney Michael Waddington discusses how to avoid a criminal conviction. The easiest way to avoid a criminal conviction is to not commit any crimes. However, even if you’re innocent, don’t speak to […]

What To Expect When Facing A Court-Martial?

What To Expect When Facing A Court-Martial

Pre-Trial Procedures For Court-Martial Suppose you’re facing a potential court-martial trial and you aren’t exactly sure what it is and how it can affect your life. In general, any person associated with the U.S. military could potentially face a court-martial from the Uniform Code of Military Justice for committing offenses against U.S. military law. If […]

Real Cost of a Court-Martial Conviction and Discharge

Court Martial Price

Real Cost of a Court-Martial Conviction and Discharge A court-martial is serious business and can ruin the rest of your life and your family’s lives. Many military service members facing court-martial say they want “to roll the dice” and see what happens. Some take advice from lawyers who have never fought and won a single […]

Army Special Forces colonel found NOT GUILTY of Sexual Assault

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WTVD) — Army Special Forces Col. KR is a free man after being found not guilty on all charges. After a three day trial, the jury found him not guilty on all five sexual Col. KR was acquitted of sexual assault charges Thursday. (Army) A Special Forces officer who faced sexual assault […]

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