Achievements: Military and Civilian Verdicts

After two day trial, a military panel fully acquitted E-6 charged with vehicular manslaughter in Germany. Military Panel heard evidence that the NCO had driven into another lane and killed the oncoming driver. The defense team was able to demonstrate that the accident reconstruction expert failed to conduct a thorough examination of the NCO’s vehicle.

Military Panel fully acquitted NCO for allegedly permitting a fellow soldier to drive his vehicle while intoxicated; which resulted in a serious auto accident. The defense team was able to persuade panel that the NCO could not have reasonably known the driver was intoxicated.

Military Panel returns “no punishment” court-martial sentence to E-5 who was convicted of abusing her step-son with a belt.

Coast Guard judge dismissed court-martial against petty officer for engaging in several inappropriate sexual relationships. Defense argued Coast Guard custom precluded the filing of charges on account of principles associated with due process, fair notice and Coast Guard Interrelationship 8H Policy.

U.S. Air Force Field Grade Officer convicted of engaging in indecent sexual acts with minors receives 6 months confinement, but retained by military judge.

U.S. Army did not file court-martial charge against E-7 for allegedly conspiring to defraud U.S. Government of over $100,000. NCO receives locally filed letter of reprimand, and allowed to retire.

Marine who had been AWOL for over two years returned to Camp Pendleton and was administratively discharged without having to serve a single day in the brig. Defense counsel favorably negotiated his surrender to military authorities, and the prompt processing of the Marine’s case.

U.S. Army Captain faced General Officer Letter of Reprimand for permitting Soldiers to abuse detainees in Iraq. Drafted lengthy rebuttal response, and two-star General ultimately tore-up Reprimand.

Coast Guard Vice-Admiral rescinded administrative separation of E-5 for fraudulent enlistment. Member was subsequently reimbursed attorney’s fees.

U.S. Coast Guard did not file court-martial charge against member for alleged rape because defense counsel demonstrated his accuser lacked credibility.

NCO who had sexual relations with two subordinates at the same time pled guilty to some lesser included offenses. Defense counsel demonstrated NCO was an asset to his command, and the military judge retained NCO, sentenced him to serve extra duty and a reduction in rank. Rape charge was dropped.

Soldier who engaged in sexual relations with a civilian in the barracks, while in the presence of others pled guilty to lesser included offense, after rape charge was dropped. Military judge sentenced Soldier to extra duty and reduction in rank, but retained Soldier.

Enlisted personnel office vacated Coast Guard Board’s denial of reenlistment. Member with over 18-years of military service was permitted to retire with full benefits. Defense counsel demonstrated that Coast Guard policies were violated in processing the case. 

U.S. Coast Guard petty officer accused of reckless discharge of firearm (which resulted in a civilian conviction) false official statement, assault and unauthorized transportation of weapons faced a General Discharge and the loss of all educational benefits. Defense requested, and received Honorable Discharge for his client, and with it, GI Bill eligibility.

U.S. Army did not file court-martial charge against E-2 for allegedly committing rape of fellow Soldier following intense pre-trial negotiations and polygraph examination.

Soldier facing two consecutive life sentences for violating federal statute with regard to assimilated child sexual abuse offenses receives 22 months confinement and discharge by military court.

U.S. Coast Guard’s enlisted personnel section, finds in favor of member’s right to an administrative separation board, despite multiple recommendations of denial by Group and District. Member would have likely received a General Discharge if Board had been denied; administrative separation board pending.

Warrant officer charged with rape and sexual assault involving two separate women. Government dismissed rape charge. Client dismissed from service and sentenced to 12 months confinement.

Disclaimer: Each case is different, thus prior results and successes should not create an expectation about results in any individual case. The above list is provided for illustration purposes only, and represents only some of the cases previously handled by said attorney.