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Monday, November 19, 2012

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers: Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Fully Acquitted of Rape/Sexual Assault Court-Martial Claims (UCMJ Article 120)



Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:
 
Recently, a military officer who was tried by general court-martial for charges alleging aggravated sexual assault (alleged nonconsensual, forcible intercourse) and indecent conduct was fully acquitted by the military court panel (“jury”).  The accused military member was defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

The accused military client pled not guilty to the charge and specifications.  During the nearly 4 day fully litigated court-martial trial, the defense exposed issues regarding inconsistent stories about the alleged events, the credibility of the accuser, and the believability of the allegations.  Based on the testimony and evidence in the case, the court members found the client not guilty of all charges and specifications in the case (full acquittal).  The maximum authorized punishment for a court-martial conviction on the allegations in this case would have included decades in prison, dismissal (equivalent of dishonorable discharge), total forfeitures of pay and allowances, and sex offender registration would have been required. 

While this military court-martial case was successfully defended, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, and success in previous cases does not guarantee success in any particular future case.  No military lawyer or civilian defense lawyer, including those who specialize in military law, can guarantee the outcome of any military trial or case. 

For more information on the military justice system, including military cases alleging rape and sexual assault (UCMJ Article 120), please see our other blog posts, including:  


Thank you. 

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

Blog postscript: Attorney Frank J. Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) are former active duty military lawyers (JAG). Our perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon our experience as military defense lawyers and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively in the area of military law and military justice. This blog addresses issues in military law, military justice, military discipline, military defense, court-martial practice, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other military and/or legal topics. Nothing posted in this blog should be substituted for legal advice in any particular case. If you seek legal advice for a particular case, please contact The Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. These military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Southern New Jersey, but the military defense representation is worldwide – when necessary, the attorneys travel to wherever the client is stationed.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Please take some time this weekend to reflect on, and thank, those brave veterans who have served and protected our country in the past, those who are currently serving our country, and the families who support and share in  their sacrifices for us.  Have a wonderful and meaningful Veterans Day!

Friday, November 09, 2012

Navy SEALS Punished for Alleged Classified Information Breach

On the heels of the controversy surrounding the publishing of "No Easy Day" (a book about the Osama Bin Laden raid by former Navy SEAL), seven Navy SEAL members are now reportedly being punished for alleged classified information breaches.  Specifically, they are accused of sharing protected information, some involving their "trade craft," with the video game company EA for the game:  "Medal of Honor: Warfighter."

The Military.com story appears here:

http://www.military.com/off-duty/games/2012/11/09/navy-seals-punished-for-medal-of-honor-breach.html?ESRC=eb.nl




By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.
http://www.militaryadvocate.com

Blog postscript: Attorney Frank J. Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) are former active duty military lawyers (JAG). Our perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon our experience as military defense lawyers and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively in the area of military law and military justice. This blog addresses issues in military law, military justice, military discipline, military defense, court-martial practice, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other military and/or legal topics. Nothing posted in this blog should be substituted for legal advice in any particular case. If you seek legal advice for a particular case, please contact The Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. These military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Southern New Jersey, but the military defense representation is worldwide – when necessary, the attorneys travel to wherever the client is stationed.