Achievements
Marine, E-3, confessed to three "in service" uses of Spice and Prior Fraudulent Enlistment. Marine Corps initiates Other than Honorable (OTH) Discharge Board. Three member board unanimously found "no misconduct." Marine retained in service and sent back to Fleet.
Sailor, E-2, admitted to ingesting a Narcotic prescription drug without lawful authority. Persuaded the Chain of Command and Government Lawyer to not apply "zero tolerance" principle. Government joined in requesting the Sailor not be discharged. One board member found "no misconduct." Naval Personnel Command retains Sailor.
Marine Corps Officer, O-3, confessed to using Cocaine to several members of his chain of command and NCIS. Military judge suppresses all but one of the confessions. Defense files Motion for Reconsideration. Government withdraws and dismisses all General Court-martial charges the next day.
Soldier, E-2, investigated by CID concerning as accusation of Sexual Misconduct while deployed Afghanistan. Soldier faced a likely General Court-martial. Demonstrated Government case was baseless and criminal charges never brought. Soldier did face nonjudicial punishment. Battalion Commander makes "no punishment" finding. Soldier retained in the Army.
Coast Guard Chief, E-7, faced rape conviction. Argued Government must drop Rape charge after investigating officer recommended the rape charge not go forward. Government agreed. Chief pleads guilty to adultery and making two false official statements. Military judge reduces him one rate. Retained in the Coast Guard. No confinement.
Army NCO, E-5, faced General Court-martial for attempted use of Methamphetamine. Negotiated the Government action to send the case to a lower level Special Court-martial. NCO pleads guilty. Military judge retains him in the Army. Reduced to E-3. Able to get his sentence cut by two months for pretrial punishment. Serves three months confinement. Soldier was home by Thanksgiving.
Coast Guard Petty Officer, E-3, charged with Burglary, Wrongful Sexual Contact and Drunk and Disorderly Conduct associated with a port call. Case withdrawn from a Special Court-martial and sent to a Summary Court-martial (no stigma of federal conviction and/or sex registration requirements). Serves 18 days in brig. Convening Authority agreed to recommend Petty Officer keep his "top secret clearance" and given General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions Discharge.
Air Force Technical Sergeant, E-6, in preparing to deploy misses movement based on his own carelessness. Commander threatens TSgt with NJP. Drafted memoradum explaining the circumstances behind the dereliction of duty. Commander decides against taking "any action."
Army NCO, E-6, military panel fully acquits Soldier 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.
Army NCO, E-6, military judge retains E-6 in high profile General Court-martial of Stryker Brigade Soldier after his deployment to Afghanistan. Government dismisses Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon charge. Case receives national and international media scrutiny associated with Ramrod 5. Soldier receives PCS orders for Korea.
Coast Guard Chief, E-6, has case dismissed by military judge because Government fails to provide "fair notice" of the criminality of his conduct in light of Coast Guard custom and its Fraternization policy promulgated in 8H. Appellate military courts subsequently uphold decision of trial court.
Army NCO, E-6, military panel fully acquits Soldier for allegedly permitting another Soldier drive his car while severly drunk. The defense team persuades panel that the NCO could not have reasonably known the driver was Intoxicated.
Soldier, E-4, military panel fully acquits female Soldier of alleged use of Cocaine. She had turned down nonjudicial punishment. Defense focused on destroyed urine sample, a negative hair sample test and the Soldier's outstanding military character.
Army NCO, E-5, receives “no punishment” Special Court-martial sentence from military panel after conviction for Child Abuse related to punishing her stepson with a belt.
Air Force Officer, O-5, retained by military judge after being convicted of engaging in Indecent Sexual Acts with two minors.
Soldier, E-2, AWOL for over 5 years avoids federal conviction and does not serve a single day in confinement. Receives General under Honorable Conditions Discharge.
Army NCO, E-7, investigated for conspiring to defraud U.S. Government of over $100,000. Receives "locally filed" letter of reprimand. Retires with full benefits.
Marine, E-3, AWOL for over two years returns to Camp Pendleton. Negotiated with Government counsel to support administrative discharge. No conviction. No brig time.
Army Officer, O-3, faced General Officer Letter of Reprimand for permitting Soldiers to abuse detainees in Iraq. Major General shreds reprimand.
Coast Guard Petty Officer, E-5, has separation rescinded by Vice-Admiral for alleged fraudulent enlistment. Member was subsequently reimbursed attorney’s fees after filing EEO complaint. IPEB also reverses its prior decision in finding E-5 "unfit" for continued service, based in part, upon the baseless allegations.
Coast Guard Officer, O-6, investigated for actions associated with his duties. Received letter of censure. Retires with full benefits.
Army NCO, E-6, pleads guilty and military judge retains him despite having Sexual Relations with two subordinates at the same time. Defense demonstrates NCO paints NCO as a stellar duty performer. NCO sentenced to serve 60 days extra duty and to be reduced to PV2. Retained in service. Rape charge was dropped.
Soldier, E-3, faced charges of rape and indecent acts. Pleads guilty to some minor charges. Military judge retains Soldier in the service. Rape charge is dismissed. Soldier still proudly serving our country.
Coast Guard Petty Officer, E-5, is initially denied reenlistment. Appeal is submitted. Enlisted personnel office vacates Coast Guard Board’s denial of reenlistment. Retires with full benefits. Defense counsel demonstrated that Coast Guard policies were violated in processing the case.
Coast Guard Petty Officer, E-4, 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.
Navy Officer, 0-3, investigated for travel voucher fraud. His retirement application was suspended. Demonstrated Government's case was baseless, and the officer is cleared and has since retired with full honors and benefits.
Coast Guard Officer, 0-6, investigated for conduct unbecoming an officer. Interrogated by CGIS. Cleared of all wrongdoing. Retires with full benefits.
Army Officer, 0-3, is court-martialed for lying and commandering two (2) Air National Guard C-130 flights for civilian parachutists reprimanded by military panel and required to pay $3000. Retained in military service.
Navy Chief, E-7, prosecuted for the use of Methamphetamine and Pandering Prostitution sent to brig for 45 days by military panel, but allowed to keep his anchors. Retained in military service. Overcame "zero tolerance" arguments by Government prosecutor.
Soldier, E-3, without authority brings several loaded weapons onto post. He confronts a police officer with a knife. Case is referred to Summary Court-martial. He then goes AWOL for three weeks, but returns on his own accord. Managed to get his chain of command to again set the case for a Summary Court-martial (no federal conviction). Soldier confined for 20 days and subsequently retained in military service, and has since received a Honorable Discharge.
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.