How Does Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC Handle Military Investigations Before Charges Are Filed? military defense lawyers
Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC is known for aggressive, preemptive legal defense. We don’t wait for charges to drop—our mission is to stop them before they do. If you’re under investigation by military law enforcement (CID, OSI, NCIS, CGIS) or command, we engage immediately to protect your rights, neutralize threats, and influence outcomes before you’re formally charged.
- 25+ years of experience in pre-charge military defense
- Intervene during CID, NCIS, OSI, and command-directed investigations
- Trusted globally by officers, NCOs, SOF operators, and military families
- Available 24/7 for urgent pretrial representation worldwide
Why Pre-Charge Defense Is Critical
Most service members wait until charges are filed or when it’s too late. But in reality, the most decisive phase is during the investigation—when law enforcement is gathering evidence and command is forming opinions.
Intervening early can:
- Prevent charges from being filed at all
- Preserve favorable evidence and witnesses before they disappear
- Shape the narrative and influence command decisions
- Block improper searches, coercive interrogations, or misleading paperwork
How We Handle Pre-Charge Investigations
1. Immediate Client Contact and Privileged Advice
- We brief you on your rights, risks, and how to avoid self-sabotage
- All communication is confidential—no command access
2. Law Enforcement Shutdown
- We notify CID, OSI, or NCIS that you are represented and they must cease direct contact
- We prevent you from being interrogated, tricked, or searched unlawfully
3. Parallel Investigation
- We interview witnesses, preserve digital evidence, and gather mitigation early
- We identify and build alternative theories and defenses before the government locks into theirs
4. Strategic Communication with Command
- We provide commanders with legal insight, context, and your side of the story
- We submit rebuttals, timelines, sworn statements, and legal memos as needed
Cases We Stop Before Charges Are Filed
- Sexual assault (Article 120) based on unclear consent or false accusations
- Domestic violence claims fueled by divorce or custody disputes
- Fraternization, adultery, or conduct unbecoming investigations
- Abuse of authority, hazing, and toxic leadership complaints
- Drug use accusations based on informants or unreliable urinalysis
Can We Guarantee Charges Will Be Dropped?
No ethical lawyer can guarantee that. But our pre-charge intervention has stopped hundreds of cases from moving forward—often resulting in no charges, dropped investigations, or administrative resolutions instead of court-martial.
Why Commands Back Down When We’re Involved
- We expose investigative shortcuts and credibility issues
- We make it harder for JAG to build a winnable case
- We create doubt early, which forces prosecutors to reconsider
Don’t Talk to CID, OSI, or NCIS Without Us
Most damaging statements come from scared service members trying to “explain.” Don’t. Let us do the talking. We understand how law enforcement manipulates pre-charge interviews—and we shut them down.
Related Resources
- Military Investigation Defense
- Know Your Rights During a Military Investigation
- False Sexual Assault Allegations Defense
