COURT-MARTIAL LAWYERS: MILITARY DEFENSE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD V. STEVENS AND FRANK J. SPINNER

2012-01-01T11:23:00.000-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers:

Goodbye 2011 and Thank You!

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Another year has come to an end, and it was another gratifying year of defending those who defend us! We want to sincerely thank our clients for allowing us the privilege of representing them and their families.

As former military defense JAG lawyers, and now as civilian court-martial defense attorneys, we strive to help military members and their families during very difficult times. Therefore, we measure “success” by how well we were able to help our clients and their families with outcomes that positively resolved the military cases, allegations, adverse actions and investigations they faced – not by financial bottom lines.

Looking back on 2011, it was marked by positive outcomes and grateful clients – from court-martial trials dropped and won to successful appeals and responses to other military adverse actions. This is extremely gratifying for us. Some of those successes have been documented in our blog (when we have time to post updates).

This past year, I defended, represented, advised, counseled or otherwise assisted clients and or handled cases out of:

- Joint Base Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey

- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, including Schofield Barracks and Wheeler AAF, Hawaii

- Peterson AFB, Colorado

- United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado

- Fort Carson, Colorado

- Fort Hood, Texas

- Fort Polk, Louisiana

- Fort Bragg and Pope AFB, North Carolina

- Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

- Little Rock AFB, Arkansas

- Vance AFB, Oklahoma

- Langley AFB, Virginia

- Naval Station Norfolk

- FE Warren AFB, Wyoming

- MCRD San Diego, California

- Camp Pendleton, California

- Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

- Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona

- Cases/clients out of Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and Okinawa

Some of the cases, allegations and military law issues I handled this past year included:

- Larceny, Wrongful Appropriation (UCMJ Article 121)

- AWOL & Desertion (UCMJ Articles 85 & 86)

- Insubordination, Failure to Obey Lawful Orders, & Dereliction of Duty (UCMJ Articles 91 & 92)

- Malingering (UCMJ Article 115)

- Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct (UCMJ Article 120)

- Forcible Sodomy (UCMJ Article 125)

- Drug Offenses, Wrongful Use, Possession, Distribution of Controlled Substances (UCMJ Article 112a)

- Assault (UCMJ Article 128)

- False Official Statements (UCMJ Article 107)

- Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and Gentleman (UCMJ Article 133)

- Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) fraud

- Wire fraud under federal code

- Weapons charges under federal code

- UCMJ Article 134 offenses including:

- Adultery

- Fraternization

- Sexual Harassment & Indecent Language

- Accessing adult and child pornography on the internet

- Dishonorable Failure to Pay Debt

- Obstruction of Justice

- Cases involving classified information and closed trial sessions (MRE 505)

Some of the adverse actions I have defended against this past year have included:

- Court-martial trials

- Administrative discharge/separation boards

- Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP)

- Performance report appeals (OER, NCOER, OPR, EPR)

- Board of Corrections for Military Records (BCMR) appeals in different military branches

- Discharge Review Board (DRB) appeals in different military branches

- MEB/PEB cases in different military branches

- Flying Evaluation Boards (FEB)

Here are some links to posts describing some of my 2011 cases:

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/04/civilian-court-martial-lawyers.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/04/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-record.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-court.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-sexual.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/10/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-client.html

We are very thankful for the successful outcomes we have been able to secure for our client. But, as we always warn, while the military trials and cases described in our blog posts were successfully defended against, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, and success in previous military courts-martial and military cases does not guarantee success in any particular future court-martial or military case. No military lawyer or civilian defense lawyer, including those who specialize in military law, can guarantee the outcome of any military case or military trial.

Given the potential consequences to military careers, families and personal freedom when facing a military adverse action or trial, it is critical to be defended by a lawyer experienced in military law. We offer free initial case consultations.

Please contact us by:

Website: http://www.militaryadvocate.com/

Call the toll free number: 800-988-0602
E-mail us: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

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

Blog postscript: Defense attorney Frank Spinner and defense attorney Richard Stevens are civilian court-martial defense lawyers and former active duty military defense lawyers (JAG). The perspectives in this blog, therefore, are based on their experience as military defense attorneys and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively in the area of military law. This blog addresses issues in military law, military justice, military discipline, military trial defense and appellate defense, court-martial defense 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 Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and the Law Office of Frank Spinner for a free initial consultation. Our military defense law offices are located in New Jersey and Colorado Springs, respectively, but our military defense law practices are worldwide – we travel to wherever our clients are stationed or need us.

2012-01-01T09:04:00.000-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers:

Worldwide Military Defense

United States (CONUS) Locations and Overseas (OCONUS) Locations

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) are civilian criminal defense lawyers/attorneys, court-martial defense attorneys, military law specialists, and former active duty military JAG lawyers/attorneys. Our law practices are exclusively focused on representing and defending military members of all service branches, stationed around the world, who are facing all types of military specific adverse actions such as:

- General court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Special court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Summary court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Court-martial clemency

- Court-martial appeal

- Article 32 hearings

- Military discharge or separation, including show cause and board of inquiry

- Military discipline

- UCMJ actions

- Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), Captain’s Mast

- Admonition (letter of admonition – LOA)

- Reprimand (GOMOR or letter of reprimand – LOR)

- Demotion

- Investigations by IG, CID, AFOSI, NCIS, CGIS, AR 15-6, CDI, command

- Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR) appeals

- Negative performance report or evaluation report appeals

- Security clearance issues

- Flying evaluation boards (FEB)

- Medical board cases and hearings (MEB, PEB)

Regardless of where our two military defense law practices are located (The Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC and Military Defense Law Office of Frank J. Spinner), we defend military members worldwide and we travel to the locations of our clients to represent and defend them. Whether it’s CONUS or OCONUS, we will travel there.

The states, military bases, posts, installations and locations named below are not all inclusive, but represent some of the areas we travel to for military justice cases. We represent and defend military members in areas including:

ALABAMA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Alabama:

- Redstone Arsenal
- Fort Rucker
- Anniston Army Depot
- Maxwell AFB
- Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex

- Montgomery, Alabama area
- USCG Aviation Training Center, Mobile

ALASKA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Alaska:

- Eielson AFB
- Elmendorf AFB
- Fort Wainwright
- Fort Richardson

ARIZONA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Arizona:

- Hill AFB - Ogden/Salt Lake City, Utah area
- Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada area
- Luke AFB - Phoenix, Arizona area
- Davis Monthan AFB - Tucson, Arizona area
- Fort Huachuca - Sierra Vista, Arizona area
- Yuma Marine Corps Air Station

ARKANSAS – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Arkansas:

- Little Rock AFB
- Pine Bluff Arsenal

CALIFORNIA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in California:

- Edwards AFB - Barstow, California area
- Travis AFB - San Francisco, California area
- Beale AFB - Sacramento, California area
- McClellan AFB - Sacramento, California area
- Vandenberg AFB - Bakersfield/Los Angeles, California areas
- Los Angeles AFB
- 29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - San Diego, California area
- Fort Irwin - Los Angeles, California area
- Camp Pendleton - San Diego, California area

COLORADO – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Colorado:

- Buckley AFB - Aurora/Denver, Colorado areas

- US Air Force Academy
- Schriever AFB
- Peterson AFB
- Cheyenne Mountain Air Station
- Fort Carson
- Colorado Springs area

CONNECTICUT – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Connecticut:

- New London Naval Submarine Base

DELAWARE - Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Delaware:

- Dover AFB

FLORIDA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Florida:

- Eglin AFB
- Hurlburt Field AFB
- Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City, Florida areas
- Tyndall AFB - Panama City, Florida area
- Patrick AFB - Cocoa Beach, Florida area
- MacDill AFB - Tampa, Florida area
- Pensacola Naval Air Station
- Jacksonville Naval Air Station - Key West Naval Air Station

GEORGIA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Georgia:

- Moody AFB
- Robins AFB
- Fort Stewart
- Fort Benning
- Fort Gordon
- Fort McPherson
- Dobbins AFB
- Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base

HAWAII – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Hawaii:

- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

- Hickam AFB - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Pearl Harbor Naval Complex - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Schofield Barracks - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Wheeler Army Airfield - Honolulu, Hawaii area

IDAHO – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Idaho:

- Mountain Home AFB

ILLINOIS – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Illinois:

- Scott AFB - St. Louis area

KANSAS – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Kansas:

- Fort Riley
- Fort Leavenworth
- McConnell AFB - Wichita, Kansas area

KENTUCKY – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Kentucky:

- Fort Knox
- Fort Campbell

LOUISIANA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Louisiana:

- Barksdale AFB - Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana area
- Fort Polk - Alexandria/Lafayette, Louisiana area

MAINE – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Maine:

- Brunswick Naval Air Station

MARYLAND, VIRGINIA and WASHINGTON, DC – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and the National Capital Region (NCR):

- Bolling AFB

- Andrews AFB
- Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility

- The Pentagon

- Aberdeen Proving Grounds

- Fort Meade

- Annapolis Naval Station

- US Naval Academy, Annapolis

- Fort McNair

- Washington Navy Yard

- US Coast Guard Headquarters

- Patuxent River Naval Air Station

- Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center

- Langley AFB

- Fort Myer

- Fort Belvoir

- Fort Lee

- Fort Eustis

- Fort Story

- Fort AP Hill

- Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base

- Norfolk Naval Station

- Oceana Naval Air Station

- Bethesda National Naval Medical Center

- Walter Reed Army Medical Center

- Fort Detrick

MASSACHUSETTS – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Massachusetts:

- Hanscom AFB

MISSISSIPPI – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Mississippi:

- Columbus AFB
- Meridian Naval Air Station
- Keesler AFB
- Pascagoula Naval Station

MISSOURI – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Missouri:

- Whiteman AFB - Knob Noster/Warrensburg, Missouri area
- Fort Leonard Wood - St. Louis area

MONTANA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Montana:

- Malmstrom AFB - Great Falls, Montana area

NEBRASKA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Nebraska:

- Offutt AFB - Bellevue/Omaha, Nebraska area

NEVADA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Nevada:

- Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada area

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in New Hampshire:

- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

NEW JERSEY – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in New Jersey:

- Fort Dix

- McGuire AFB

- Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst, Toms River

- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

- Picatinny Arsenal

- Fort Monmouth, Eatontown

- Cape May Coast Guard Training Center

- Earle Naval Weapons Station, Colts Neck

NEW MEXICO – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in New Mexico:

- Cannon AFB - Clovis, New Mexico area
- Kirtland AFB - Albuquerque, New Mexico area
- Holloman AFB - Alamogordo, New Mexico area

NEW YORK – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in New York:

- Fort Drum - Watertown, NY area

- US Military Academy at West Point

NORTH CAROLINA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in North Carolina:

- Seymour Johnson AFB - Goldsboro, North Carolina area
- Pope AFB (Pope Air Field) - Fayetteville, North Carolina area
- Fort Bragg - Fayetteville, North Carolina area
- Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station - Havelock/Jacksonville, North Carolina area
- New River Marine Corps Air Station - Jacksonville, North Carolina area
- Camp Lejeune - Jacksonville, North Carolina area

NORTH DAKOTA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in North Dakota:

- Minot AFB
- Grand Forks AFB

OHIO – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Ohio:

- Wright-Patterson AFB - Fairborn/Dayton, Ohio area

OKLAHOMA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Oklahoma:

- Fort Sill - Norman/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area
- Vance AFB - Enid, Oklahoma area
- Tinker AFB - Norman/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area
- Altus AFB

SOUTH CAROLINA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in South Carolina:

- Shaw AFB - Sumter, South Carolina area

- Joint Base Charleston
- Charleston AFB
- Fort Jackson - Columbia, South Carolina area
- Charleston Naval Weapons Station
- Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station
- Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot - Beaufort, South Carolina area

SOUTH DAKOTA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in South Dakota:

- Ellsworth AFB - Rapid City, South Dakota area

TENNESSEE – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Tennessee:

- Arnold AFB

TEXAS – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Texas:

- Fort Hood - Killeen, Texas area
- Fort Bliss - El Paso, Texas area
- Dyess AFB - Abilene, Texas area

- Joint Base San Antonio
- Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas area
- Randolph AFB - San Antonio, Texas area
- Joint Base San Antonio
- Goodfellow AFB - San Angelo, Texas area
- Sheppard AFB - Wichita Falls, Texas area
- Laughlin AFB - Del Rio, Texas area

UTAH – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Utah:

- Hill AFB

WASHINGTON STATE – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Washington State:

- Fort Lewis - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area
- McChord AFB - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area

- Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area
- Fairchild AFB - Spokane, Washington area
- Bremerton Naval Station - Seattle, Washington area

WISCONSIN – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Wisconsin:

- Fort McCoy

WYOMING – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Wyoming:

- F.E. Warren AFB - Cheyenne, Wyoming area

IRAQ, KUWAIT, SAUDI ARABIA, AFGHANISTAN – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and other locations in the Global War On Terror:

Travel available into Middle East and other forward military locations

GERMANY – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Germany:

- Ramstein Air Base
- Spangdahlem Air Base
- Rhein-Main Air Base
- Geilenkirchen Air Base
- Schweinfurt Air Base
- Wiesbaden
- Mannheim
- Heidelberg
- Stuttgart/Robinson Barracks
- Vilseck

BRITAIN/UNITED KINGDOM – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Britain/United Kingdom:

- Molesworth RAF
- Lakenheath RAF
- Mildenhall RAF

SOUTH KOREA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in South Korea:

- Osan Air Base
- Kunsan Air Base
- Camp Casey
- Camp Giant
- Camp Humphreys
- Camp Henry
- Camp Walker
- Camp Carroll
- Camp Hialeah-Pusan
- USAG Yongsan
- Seoul, Korea area
- Daegu/Taegu, Korea area

JAPAN/OKINAWA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Japan and Okinawa:

- Misawa Air Base
- Yokota Air Base
- Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
- Camp Zama
- Torii Station, Okinawa
- Yokosuka Fleet Activities
- Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
- Camp S.D. Butler Marine Corps Base, Okinawa

GREENLAND – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Greenland:

- Thule Air Base

CUBA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Cuba:

- Guantanamo Bay Naval Station

PUERTO RICO – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Puerto Rico:

- Fort Buchanan
- Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
- Borinquen US Coast Guard Station

PORTUGAL – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Portugal:

- Lajes Field, Azores

SPAIN – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Spain:

- Moron Air Base
- Rota Naval Station

ITALY – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Italy:

- Aviano Air Base
- Caserma Ederle/Vicenza
- Camp Darby/Livorno
- Gaeta Naval Support Activity
- Naples Naval Support Activity
- Sigonella Naval Air Station

BOSNIA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Bosnia:

- Camp McGovern

KOSOVO – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Kosovo:

- Camp Bondsteel

GREECE – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Greece:

- Souda Bay Naval Support Activity/Air Activity

TURKEY – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Turkey:

- Incirlik Air Base
- Izmir Air Station

BAHRAIN – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Bahrain:

- Bahrain Naval Support Activity

DIEGO GARCIA – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Diego Garcia:

- Diego Garcia Navy Support Facility

GUAM – Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Lawyer Services in Guam:

- Andersen AFB
- Naval Forces Marianas, Guam

Given the potential consequences to military careers, families and personal freedom when facing a military adverse action or trial, it is critical to be defended by a lawyer experienced in military law. We offer free initial case consultations.

Please contact us by:

Website: http://www.militaryadvocate.com/

Call the toll free number: 800-988-0602
E-mail us: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

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

2012-01-01T07:17:00.000-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2012!

We wish you all a very Happy New Year and our best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy 2012. To our American service men and women, we are forever indebted to you for your sacrifice and service on our behalf. Welcome 2012…

2011-12-27T10:49:00.000-05:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We wish you all very happy holidays! Please keep our service men and women, and their families, in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season. As we all enjoy our time off from work and our family time together, there are countless American troops serving overseas who will get no “real” holiday vacation this season and who are a world away from their nearest and dearest relatives. We need to keep their sacrifices and contributions in mind and pray for their safe return.

2011-11-11T09:28:00.000-05:00

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Please take some time today 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!

2011-10-31T12:12:00.002-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Client Wins Military Disability Case After Six Year Legal Battle

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a military officer represented by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) won his military disability case after a six year legal battle.

In 2005, the client faced a Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) in which we disputed the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) recommendation for 20% disability rating and medical separation instead of a higher disability rating and medical retirement. At that 2005 FPEB board hearing, we were able to get the client placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) which allowed more time for further medical evaluations.

Unfortunately, in the 2009 post-TDRL FPEB hearing, the client was again rated at 20% and recommended for medical separation instead of medical retirement. The client was then removed from TDRL and medically separated at 20%.

What followed were appeals through the client’s service branch and, ultimately, to the Board of Corrections for Military Records (BCMR). At the BCMR, the board determined that the client should have remained on TDRL for two additional years and then be medically retired at 40% instead of being medically separated at 20% - which had been our argument since 2005. After 6 difficult years, the disability case was won.

Due to the medical and administrative issues involved in a MEB and/or PEB case, no further details about this case can be provided for privacy reasons. While the outcome of this military disability case and FPEB appeal was successful, 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 information on other disability cases we’ve handled, please see:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-company.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/03/adverse-mebpeb-decision-overturned-on.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers.html

For more information on other cases we’ve handled and the the military justice system, please see our website and other blog posts.

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

Blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard 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. 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 & The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Military defense law practices are worldwide.

2011-09-11T09:33:00.001-04:00

9/11 - A SOLEMN ANNIVERSARY

10 years have passed. We remember those who were hurt and killed on that terrible morning. We remember the families and friends of the fallen who were left behind to mourn those who were lost. We remember the selfless acts of bravery and kindness displayed by the New York City police and firefighters. We remember the emergency responders in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, volunteers and citizens who united in response. We remember our military members and their families who have sacrificed so much to ensure this never happens again. As a nation and individually, we will never forget September 11, 2001.

2011-08-07T09:03:00.002-04:00

CONDOLENCES - DOWNED AMERICAN HELICOPTER

We want to express our deepest sympathy for those who were lost in the downed American helicopter in Afghanistan this past weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and units of the fallen. This is one more tragic reminder of the extreme courage and sacrifice of our American military members and families.

2011-07-04T08:51:00.000-04:00

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July to you and yours! Before the cookouts and fireworks, please take a moment to give thanks for the brave men and women of the American military, and their families, whose courage and sacrifice ensure our freedom. And, remember the amazing story of how it all began. Happy birthday America!

Have a great and safe Independence Day!

2011-06-30T14:27:00.001-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Retained in Service after Court-Martial Charges Dropped

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a military officer defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) was retained in the service after a lengthy legal battle following court-martial charges.

As described in a previous blog post, the officer client was accused of stealing military property, initially valued in the multiple six figures, that was then given and sold to third parties. The accused client was served with court-martial charges alleging the larceny and the case proceeded to a pretrial Article 32 hearing. The Article 32 hearing was litigated and much more information about the situation was exposed at the hearing than was previously understood by the government. This included the true facts of what happened and the reason for the client’s actions.

Please see: http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-larceny.html

After the Article 32 hearing, the court-martial case was dropped by the government. The maximum authorized punishment for a court-martial conviction on the allegations in this case would have included numerous years in prison and dismissal (dishonorable discharge). The dropping of the court-martial charges did not end the battle, however.

The officer client then faced an elimination board hearing that was aggressively contested. The board recommended elimination, but with an honorable discharge. The defense then appealed the recommendation of elimination. Finally, that appeal package was approved and the officer will remain in the service, his military career spared.

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, please see our other blog posts.

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

Blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard 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. 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 & The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Military defense law offices are located in New Jersey and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Military defense law practices are worldwide.

2011-06-06T13:14:00.002-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Worldwide Military Defense

United States (CONUS) Locations and Overseas (OCONUS) Locations

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

I recently began the process of opening a new military defense law office in the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst area. In doing so, I have been asked how that will impact my current cases and the future areas my military law practice will cover. The short answer is – there will be no impact.

Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) are military law specialists, civilian criminal defense lawyers/attorneys, and former active duty military JAG lawyers/attorneys. Our law practices are exclusively limited to representing and defending military members of all service branches, stationed around the world, who are facing all types of military specific actions such as:

- General court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Special court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Summary court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Court-martial clemency

- Court-martial appeal

- Article 32 hearings

- Military discharge or separation, including show cause and board of inquiry

- Military discipline

- UCMJ actions

- Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), Captain’s Mast

- Admonition (letter of admonition – LOA)

- Reprimand (GOMOR or letter of reprimand – LOR)

- Demotion

- Investigations by IG, CID, AFOSI, NCIS, CGIS, AR 15-6, CDI, command

- Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR) appeals

- Negative performance report or evaluation report appeals

- Security clearance issues

- Medical board cases and hearings (MEB, PEB)

Regardless of where our two military defense law practices (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC and Military Defense Law Office of Frank J. Spinner) are located, we defend military members worldwide and we travel to the locations of our clients to represent and defend them. Whether it’s CONUS or OCONUS, we will travel there.

The states, military bases, posts, installations and locations named below are not all inclusive, but represent some of the areas we travel to for military justice actions. We defend military members in areas including:

ALABAMA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Alabama:

- Redstone Arsenal
- Fort Rucker
- Anniston Army Depot
- Maxwell AFB
- Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex

- Montgomery, Alabama area
- USCG Aviation Training Center, Mobile

ALASKA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Alaska:

- Eielson AFB
- Elmendorf AFB
- Fort Wainwright
- Fort Richardson

ARIZONA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Arizona:

- Hill AFB - Ogden/Salt Lake City, Utah area
- Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada area
- Luke AFB - Phoenix, Arizona area
- Davis Monthan AFB - Tucson, Arizona area
- Fort Huachuca - Sierra Vista, Arizona area
- Yuma Marine Corps Air Station

ARKANSAS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Arkansas:

- Little Rock AFB
- Pine Bluff Arsenal

CALIFORNIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in California:

- Edwards AFB - Barstow, California area
- Travis AFB - San Francisco, California area
- Beale AFB - Sacramento, California area
- McClellan AFB - Sacramento, California area
- Vandenberg AFB - Bakersfield/Los Angeles, California areas
- Los Angeles AFB
- 29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - San Diego, California area
- Fort Irwin - Los Angeles, California area
- Camp Pendleton - San Diego, California area

COLORADO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Colorado:

- Buckley AFB - Aurora/Denver, Colorado areas

- US Air Force Academy
- Schriever AFB
- Peterson AFB
- Cheyenne Mountain Air Station
- Fort Carson
- Colorado Springs area

CONNECTICUT – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Connecticut:

- New London Naval Submarine Base

DELAWARE - Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Delaware:

- Dover AFB

FLORIDA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Florida:

- Eglin AFB
- Hurlburt Field AFB
- Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City, Florida areas
- Tyndall AFB - Panama City, Florida area
- Patrick AFB - Cocoa Beach, Florida area
- MacDill AFB - Tampa, Florida area
- Pensacola Naval Air Station
- Jacksonville Naval Air Station - Key West Naval Air Station

GEORGIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Georgia:

- Moody AFB
- Robins AFB
- Fort Stewart
- Fort Benning
- Fort Gordon
- Fort McPherson
- Dobbins AFB
- Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base

HAWAII – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Hawaii:

- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

- Hickam AFB - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Pearl Harbor Naval Complex - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Schofield Barracks - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Wheeler Army Airfield - Honolulu, Hawaii area

IDAHO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Idaho:

- Mountain Home AFB

ILLINOIS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Illinois:

- Scott AFB - St. Louis area

KANSAS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kansas:

- Fort Riley
- Fort Leavenworth
- McConnell AFB - Wichita, Kansas area

KENTUCKY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kentucky:

- Fort Knox
- Fort Campbell

LOUISIANA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Louisiana:

- Barksdale AFB - Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana area
- Fort Polk - Alexandria/Lafayette, Louisiana area

MAINE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Maine:

- Brunswick Naval Air Station

MARYLAND, VIRGINIA and WASHINGTON, DC – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and the National Capital Region (NCR):

- Bolling AFB

- Andrews AFB
- Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility

- The Pentagon

- Aberdeen Proving Grounds

- Fort Meade

- Annapolis Naval Station

- US Naval Academy, Annapolis

- Fort McNair

- Washington Navy Yard

- US Coast Guard Headquarters

- Patuxent River Naval Air Station

- Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center

- Langley AFB

- Fort Myer

- Fort Belvoir

- Fort Lee

- Fort Eustis

- Fort Story

- Fort AP Hill

- Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base

- Norfolk Naval Station

- Oceana Naval Air Station

- Bethesda National Naval Medical Center

- Walter Reed Army Medical Center

- Fort Detrick

MASSACHUSETTS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Massachusetts:

- Hanscom AFB

MISSISSIPPI – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Mississippi:

- Columbus AFB
- Meridian Naval Air Station
- Keesler AFB
- Pascagoula Naval Station

MISSOURI – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Missouri:

- Whiteman AFB - Knob Noster/Warrensburg, Missouri area
- Fort Leonard Wood - St. Louis area

MONTANA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Montana:

- Malmstrom AFB - Great Falls, Montana area

NEBRASKA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Nebraska:

- Offutt AFB - Bellevue/Omaha, Nebraska area

NEVADA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Nevada:

- Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada area

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Hampshire:

- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

NEW JERSEY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Jersey:

- Fort Dix

- McGuire AFB

- Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst, Toms River

- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

- Picatinny Arsenal

- Fort Monmouth, Eatontown

- Cape May Coast Guard Training Center

- Earle Naval Weapons Station, Colts Neck

NEW MEXICO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Mexico:

- Cannon AFB - Clovis, New Mexico area
- Kirtland AFB - Albuquerque, New Mexico area
- Holloman AFB - Alamogordo, New Mexico area

NEW YORK – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New York:

- Fort Drum - Watertown, NY area

- US Military Academy at West Point

NORTH CAROLINA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in North Carolina:

- Seymour Johnson AFB - Goldsboro, North Carolina area
- Pope AFB (Pope Air Field) - Fayetteville, North Carolina area
- Fort Bragg - Fayetteville, North Carolina area
- Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station - Havelock/Jacksonville, North Carolina area
- New River Marine Corps Air Station - Jacksonville, North Carolina area
- Camp Lejeune - Jacksonville, North Carolina area

NORTH DAKOTA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in North Dakota:

- Minot AFB
- Grand Forks AFB

OHIO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Ohio:

- Wright-Patterson AFB - Fairborn/Dayton, Ohio area

OKLAHOMA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Oklahoma:

- Fort Sill - Norman/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area
- Vance AFB - Enid, Oklahoma area
- Tinker AFB - Norman/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area
- Altus AFB

SOUTH CAROLINA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Carolina:

- Shaw AFB - Sumter, South Carolina area

SOUTH DAKOTA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Dakota:

- Ellsworth AFB - Rapid City, South Dakota area

TENNESSEE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Tennessee:

- Arnold AFB

TEXAS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Texas:

- Fort Hood - Killeen, Texas area
- Fort Bliss - El Paso, Texas area
- Dyess AFB - Abilene, Texas area

UTAH – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Utah:

- Hill AFB

WASHINGTON STATE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Washington State:

- Fort Lewis - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area
- McChord AFB - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area

- Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area
- Fairchild AFB - Spokane, Washington area
- Bremerton Naval Station - Seattle, Washington area

WISCONSIN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Wisconsin:

- Fort McCoy

WYOMING – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Wyoming:

- F.E. Warren AFB - Cheyenne, Wyoming area

IRAQ, KUWAIT, SAUDI ARABIA, AFGHANISTAN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and other locations in the Global War On Terror:

Travel available into Middle East and other forward military locations

GERMANY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Germany:

- Ramstein Air Base
- Spangdahlem Air Base
- Rhein-Main Air Base
- Geilenkirchen Air Base
- Schweinfurt Air Base
- Wiesbaden
- Mannheim
- Heidelberg
- Stuttgart/Robinson Barracks
- Vilseck

BRITAIN/UNITED KINGDOM – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Britain/United Kingdom:

- Molesworth RAF
- Lakenheath RAF
- Mildenhall RAF

SOUTH KOREA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Korea:

- Osan Air Base
- Kunsan Air Base
- Camp Casey
- Camp Giant
- Camp Humphreys
- Camp Henry
- Camp Walker
- Camp Carroll
- Camp Hialeah-Pusan
- USAG Yongsan
- Seoul, Korea area
- Daegu/Taegu, Korea area

JAPAN/OKINAWA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Japan and Okinawa:

- Misawa Air Base
- Yokota Air Base
- Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
- Camp Zama
- Torii Station, Okinawa
- Yokosuka Fleet Activities
- Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
- Camp S.D. Butler Marine Corps Base, Okinawa

GREENLAND – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Greenland:

- Thule Air Base

CUBA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Cuba:

- Guantanamo Bay Naval Station

PUERTO RICO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Puerto Rico:

- Fort Buchanan
- Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
- Borinquen US Coast Guard Station

PORTUGAL – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Portugal:

- Lajes Field, Azores

SPAIN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Spain:

- Moron Air Base
- Rota Naval Station

ITALY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Italy:

- Aviano Air Base
- Caserma Ederle/Vicenza
- Camp Darby/Livorno
- Gaeta Naval Support Activity
- Naples Naval Support Activity
- Sigonella Naval Air Station

BOSNIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Bosnia:

- Camp McGovern

KOSOVO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kosovo:

- Camp Bondsteel

GREECE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Greece:

- Souda Bay Naval Support Activity/Air Activity

TURKEY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Turkey:

- Incirlik Air Base
- Izmir Air Station

BAHRAIN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Bahrain:

- Bahrain Naval Support Activity

DIEGO GARCIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Diego Garcia:

- Diego Garcia Navy Support Facility

GUAM – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Guam:

- Andersen AFB
- Naval Forces Marianas, Guam

Please contact us by:

Website: http://www.militaryadvocate.com/

Call the toll free number: 800-988-0602
E-mail us: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

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

Blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard 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. 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 & The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Military defense law offices are located in New Jersey & Colorado Springs, Colorado. Military defense law practices are worldwide.

2011-05-30T13:55:00.000-04:00

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

We wish you all a very happy and meaningful Memorial Day. Please take some time this weekend to reflect on the meaning of the day and to thank those brave Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

2011-05-21T17:16:00.001-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Attorney Richard V. Stevens Opens Military Defense Law Office in New Jersey

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Civilian court-martial lawyer Richard V. Stevens is now opening a military defense law office in New Jersey, in the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst area. He is a former active duty JAG lawyer (prosecution and defense), a former state and federal trial attorney, a civilian criminal defense lawyer and he is a military law specialist who has handled military cases and military law issues for the past 16 years.

His military law practice, The Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC, is exclusively devoted to representing and defending military members facing court-martial trial, court-martial clemency, court-martial appeal, and all types of military adverse actions, disciplinary actions, and investigations. This includes UCMJ actions, administrative board hearings, administrative discharge/separation (“ADSEP”), show cause hearings, nonjudicial punishment (NJP, Article 15, Captain’s Mast), MEB/PEB cases, FEB hearings, BCMR appeals, performance report appeals, investigations by CID, NCIS, OSI, CGIS, IG, AR 15-6, CDI and command. He travels to the location of his military clients, around the world, to defend them.

Locally, our New Jersey office will service:

- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
- McGuire AFB
- Fort Dix
- Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst, Toms River
- Picatinny Arsenal
- Fort Monmouth, Eatontown
- Cape May Coast Guard Training Center
- Earle Naval Weapons Station, Colts Neck
- Trenton, Lakewood, Toms River areas

Initial consultations are free. Contact us at:

Toll Free Phone: 800-988-0602

Direct Phone: (703) 798-3064
Direct Fax: (703) 997-1367
Direct E-Mail: militarylawfirm@gmail.com
Law Firm Web: www.militaryadvocate.com
Law Firm Blog: www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com

2011-05-14T11:27:00.003-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Successfully Appeals FPEB Recommendations

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a noncommissioned officer (NCO) who was recommended for medical separation by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) and Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) successfully appealed the recommended medical separation and the recommended disability percentage. The NCO was represented by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

The NCO client was recommended for medical separation at 10% by his FPEB. His contention was that he should be medically retired, not medically separated, and his disability rating should be dramatically increased. Based on documents obtained during case preparation, and based on the arguments set forth in the FPEB appeal, the NCO’s position was granted. His disability percentage was increased by an additional 30%, it was changed from noncombat to combat related, he was recommended for medical retirement (vice medical separation) and his VA percentage was increased to 70%. Due to the medical and administrative issues involved in a MEB and/or PEB case, no further details about this case can be provided.

While this military case was successfully appealed, 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, please see our other blog posts. For more information on MEB/PEB cases, please see:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-company.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/03/adverse-mebpeb-decision-overturned-on.html

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

2011-05-14T11:12:00.003-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Senior Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Fully Acquitted of Anabolic Steroid Related Charges at Court-Martial Trial

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a senior noncommissioned officer (NCO) who was tried by a general court-martial for charges alleging use, possession and importation of anabolic steroids, and some duty related allegations, 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 client, who was two years from retirement, faced 8 allegations in the case, 6 of which were steroid related (UCMJ Article 112a). The accused pled not guilty to all charges and specifications and took the stand during the defense case. During the 4 day fully litigated court-martial, information surfaced that the steroids were obtained and prescribed by a doctor for therapeutic purposes in treating duty related orthopedic injuries the accused had suffered in his career. There is a rarely applicable exception to Article 112a for drugs prescribed by a doctor for therapeutic purposes, including steroids.

Based on the evidence in the case, the 7 officers found the accused 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 more than 70 years in prison and dishonorable discharge.

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

2011-05-13T14:55:00.002-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Sexual Assault (Forcible Sodomy) Charge and Court-Martial Dropped for Enlisted Military Member Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, an enlisted military member facing a court-martial charge/allegation of sexually assaulting an acquaintance had the charge and court-martial dropped by the government. No further disciplinary or adverse action was taken against the military member. 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 client was served with court-martial charges alleging the sexual assault by forcible sodomy (UCMJ Article 125). The case proceeded to a pretrial Article 32 hearing. During the hearing, information uncovered during the defense case investigation was revealed and the credibility of the allegation came into serious question. After the hearing, the charge and the case were dropped and the military member’s career was not impacted.

The maximum authorized punishment for a court-martial conviction on the allegation in this case would have included life in prison without the possibility of parole and a dishonorable discharge.

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

2011-05-01T14:00:00.001-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Court-Martial Not Pursued Against Military Officer Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a military officer who had been notified that he would face general court-martial charges/allegations of various claimed violations of lawful general regulations had that court action dropped by the government before it was formally taken. The accused military member was defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

After being informed that court-martial charges were imminent, the defense submitted a memorandum refuting such a course of action and advocating that the allegations could be appropriately addressed in lesser forums. In response, the government chose not to pursue a court-martial but to instead address the case administratively. Ultimately, the case was resolved and no involuntary actions to end the officer’s military career were taken. The maximum authorized punishment for a court-martial conviction on the allegations in this case would have included years in prison and dismissal (dishonorable discharge).

While this military court-martial case was successfully defended against, 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, please see our other blog posts.

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

Blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard 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. 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 & The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Military defense law practices are worldwide.

2011-04-30T14:17:00.001-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Honorable Discharge for Military Officer Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a military officer who originally faced court-martial charges/allegations of larceny (stealing military property that was given and sold to third parties) received an Honorable Discharge from the service. 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 client was served with court-martial charges alleging the larceny and the case proceeded to a pretrial Article 32 hearing, with government expectation of a general court-martial to follow. The Article 32 hearing was litigated and much more information about the situation was exposed at the hearing than was previously understood by the government. After the Article 32 hearing, the court-martial case was dropped. The maximum authorized punishment for a court-martial conviction on the allegations in this case would have included decades in prison and dismissal (dishonorable discharge).

Several administrative actions followed; but, ultimately, the client received a full Honorable Discharge from the service. 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, please see our other blog posts.

2011-04-26T08:06:00.001-04:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Record Cleared for Military Officer Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a military officer who originally faced court-martial charges/allegations of larceny and, generally, claims associated with alleged travel voucher and entitlement fraud, had his record cleared. The accused military member was defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

After the pretrial Article 32 hearing in the case, the charges and court-martial were dropped by the government. However, adverse administrative actions served on the officer. The defense aggressively rebutted the claims alleged in the administrative actions, and those actions were also dropped – clearing the officer’s record completely. The officer was then promoted in rank and his career will now continue unblemished.

In recent years, we have defended numerous military members facing similar allegations, particularly members of the Guard and Reserve who were mobilized in support of the Global War on Terror. Generally we have been seeing claims that the members received entitlements that weren’t authorized while activated on mobilization orders. The government then claims this was intentional larceny. Oftentimes, the government doesn’t understand the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), and defense of the case requires education about what various provisions of the JFTR truly mean. Moreover, the JFTR is often misinterpreted by the military members and Finance as well. Mistakes do not equate to intentional criminal conduct.

In any event, while this most recent case in which the officer’s record was cleared was successfully defended against, 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. For more information on the military justice system, please see our other blog posts. For other blog posts regarding allegations of travel voucher and entitlement fraud, please see:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-travel.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2011/01/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens

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

2011-02-01T11:22:00.001-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Military Murder, Manslaughter & Homicide Defense
(UCMJ Articles 118, 119, 134)

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

This blog post responds to recent inquiries. I am a civilian criminal defense attorney and a former military JAG lawyer. My military defense law practice covers bases and military clients all over the world.

As a military law specialist, my legal practice is exclusively limited to representing and defending military members of all service branches, stationed around the world, who are facing all types of military specific adverse actions. This includes representing and defending military clients facing court-martial and/or allegations of:

- Premeditated murder [UCMJ Article 118(1)];

- Murder [UCMJ Article 118(2) - intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm];

- Murder [UCMJ Article 118(3) - act inherently dangerous to another];

- Murder [UCMJ Article 118(4) - act committed during certain offenses];

- Voluntary manslaughter [UCMJ Article 119(1)];

- Involuntary manslaughter [UCMJ Article 119(2);

- Death or injury of an unborn child [UCMJ Article 119a];

- Shaken baby cases; and,

- Negligent homicide [UCMJ Article 134, ¶85].

Throughout my career, I have defended military clients accused of premeditated murder, murder, murder by inherently dangerous act and involuntary manslaughter by act of culpable negligence. I have also defended against claims of attempted murder, solicitation of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Some of the victims of these alleged acts have included wives, children, friends/associates and allegations arising out of combat in the Middle East.

Some of the methods for committing these alleged acts in cases I’ve defended have included shooting, strangulation, stabbing (attempted decapitation), assault/beating, poisoning and motor vehicle accident. More specifically, these cases have included allegations of:

- A military officer accused of solicitation to commit the murder of Iraqi Al Qaeda terrorist insurgents in combat;

- A military NCO accused of premeditated murder of Iraqi Al Qaeda terrorist insurgent, attempted murder and solicitation to commit murder in combat;

- A military officer accused of premeditated murder of wife by poisoning;

- A military officer accused of attempted murder of wife by poisoning (dropped to assault);

- A military NCO accused of murder of wife by strangulation;

- A military officer accused of murder of infant child by blunt force trauma (beating);

- A military enlisted member accused of murder of toddler by smothering;

- A military enlisted member accused of murder, then manslaughter, due to DUI accident; and,

- A military enlisted member accused of attempted murder by attempted decapitation.

These investigations and court-martial trials are often very complicated and lengthy, and defending against these alleged crimes often involves attacking and using many different experts in disciplines such as toxicology, pathology, clinical medicine, emergency medicine and trauma, forensic crime scene analysis and reconstruction, analysis of DNA/blood/tissue/bodily fluids evidence, ballistics, psychology/psychiatry, and mitigation.

If you’re facing allegations of murder, manslaughter or homicide in the military, please don’t hesitate to seek the legal help you’re going to need. Initial case consultations are free.

Please contact me by:

Toll Free Phone: 800-988-0602

Direct E-Mail: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

Law Firm Web: www.militaryadvocate.com

Law Firm Blog: www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian court-martial lawyer and military law specialist
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC
http://www.militaryadvocate.com

Civilian court-martial lawyer blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard Stevens) are former active duty military lawyers (JAG attorney/lawyer). Our perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon our experience as military defense lawyers and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively, and specializing, in the area of military law. 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 Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and/or The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Our military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our military defense law practices are worldwide.

2011-02-01T09:22:00.003-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Military Drug Crime Defense
(UCMJ Article 112a)

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

This blog post responds to recent inquiries. I am a civilian criminal defense attorney and a former military JAG lawyer. My military defense law practice covers bases and military clients all over the world.

- Wrongful use of controlled substances;

- Wrongful possession of controlled substances;

- Wrongful manufacture of controlled substances;

- Wrongful distribution of controlled substances;

- Wrongful import or export of controlled substances; and,

- Wrongful introduction of controlled substances onto military installation, vessel, vehicle or aircraft.

Over the years, I have defended numerous military members facing these claims and court-martial trials. Successful defenses in these cases often involve coordination with a defense expert in forensic toxicology, the ability to understand and strategically apply or rebut the results of the DoD military drug testing (urinalysis, blood analysis, bodily fluids), including the drug testing lab’s “litigation package,” and/or attacking the credibility of alleged co-actors, confidential informants or sources.

I have defended military court-martial cases alleging wrongful involvement with a variety of drugs/controlled substances, including:

Marijuana

Cocaine

Amphetamine

Methamphetamine

Ecstasy (MDMA)

LSD

Opium and Opiates

Prescription pain medications

Anabolic steroids

GHB ("date rape drug")

“Spice” (Salvia and variety of herbal and synthetic marijuana/cannabinoids)

“Huffing” (inhalants)

One important factor that has recently contributed to allegations of drug offenses in the military is self-medication by those suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues arising out of combat in the Middle East. This can lead to addiction issues and legal complications and has played a prominent role in many of my recent military cases.

If you’re facing allegations of drug crimes in the military, please don’t hesitate to seek the legal help you’re going to need. Initial case consultations are free.

Please contact me by:

Toll Free Phone: 800-988-0602

Direct E-Mail: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

Law Firm Web: www.militaryadvocate.com

Law Firm Blog: www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com

2011-01-17T12:31:00.002-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Military Rape & Sexual Assault Defense
(UCMJ Article 120)

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

This blog post responds to recent inquiries. I am a civilian criminal defense attorney and a former military JAG lawyer. My military defense law practice covers bases and military clients all over the world.

With regard to rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations, today's military climate presumes guilt and misinformation is purposely spread by command, in their sexual assault briefings, in an effort to be politically correct and to overcompensate for perceived shortcomings in dealing with these cases in the past. This has poisoned the entire military justice process - from the investigators (CID, AFOSI, NCIS) through command, JAG, convening authorities, prosecutors, the judiciary and potential court (jury) members.

As a result of this dangerous climate, scores of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations and court-martial trials have arisen in the military in recent years. Sadly, a large percentage of the military cases we defend against are claims of rape and other alleged sexual misconduct/crimes. In these cases, the accused military members face extreme jeopardy - possible criminal conviction, lengthy jail terms, dishonorable discharge, sex offender registration and a variety of other personal, family and professional consequences. An experienced and aggressive defense is absolutely vital in these cases.

The current military climate motivated me to write the following blog post about how the military justice system cannot be considered fair when dealing with these claims:

http://www.falserape.net/stevens_commentary.html

Here are links to other blog posts addressing the rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct military cases and court-martial trials that we've defended:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-past_7157.html

If you’re facing these allegations, please don’t hesitate to seek the legal help you’re going to need. Initial case consultations are free. Please contact me by:

Toll Free Phone: 800-988-0602

Direct E-Mail: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

Law Firm Web: www.militaryadvocate.com

Law Firm Blog: www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com

2011-01-17T12:24:00.002-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Military Travel Voucher & Entitlement Fraud Defense

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

This blog post responds to recent inquiries. I am a civilian criminal defense attorney and a former military JAG lawyer. My military defense law practice covers bases and military clients all over the world.

When the Global War on Terror began, the military service branches mobilized scores of their Reserve and National Guard members, bringing them on active duty orders to supplement the active duty force in the war. What the services didn't seem to consider was the financial impact of these numerous and extended mobilizations, and there was a general lack of awareness and/or interest in what the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) said about entitlements in these unique circumstances.

Now, years later, the services are looking back at the amount of money and entitlements expended in this massive mobilization, and they are accusing their members of travel voucher fraud and entitlement fraud. A significant percentage of these allegations stem from law enforcement (CID, AFOSI, NCIS) and JAG misunderstanding of the JFTR - and the presumption of guilt, instead of giving their members the benefit of the doubt in this cloud of confusion. As a result, we have defended many military members facing court-martial and/or allegations of military travel voucher and entitlement fraud. In these cases, the accused military members face significant jeopardy – criminal conviction, jail term, dishonorable discharge, as well as many other personal, family and professional consequences. Therefore, an experienced and aggressive defense is critical.

Here is a link to a blog post describing three of the most recent military voucher fraud cases I have defended against:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-travel.html

If you’re facing these allegations, please don’t hesitate to seek the legal help you’re going to need. Initial case consultations are free. Please contact me by:

Toll Free Phone: 800-988-0602

Direct E-Mail: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

Law Firm Web: www.militaryadvocate.com

Law Firm Blog: www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com

2011-01-17T12:14:00.002-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

MEB and PEB Defense

As a military law specialist, my legal practice is exclusively limited to representing and defending military members of all service branches, stationed around the world, who are facing all types of military specific adverse actions. This includes representing military clients facing medical board hearings and/or assisting them with submitting medical board appeals. I represent military clients in/before:

- Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)

- Physical Evaluation Board (FEB)

- Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB)

- Formal Physical Evaluation Board hearings (FPEB)

If you’re facing this situation, please don’t hesitate to seek the legal help you’re going to need. Initial case consultations are free. Please contact me by:

Toll Free Phone: 800-988-0602

Direct E-Mail: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

Law Firm Web: www.militaryadvocate.com

Law Firm Blog: www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com

2011-01-16T11:13:00.002-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Worldwide Military Defense – United States (CONUS) Locations

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) are military law specialists, civilian criminal defense lawyers/attorneys, and former active duty military JAG lawyers/attorneys. Our law practices are exclusively limited to representing and defending military members of all service branches, stationed around the world, who are facing all types of military specific actions such as:

- General court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Special court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Summary court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Court-martial clemency

- Court-martial appeal

- Article 32 hearings

- Military discharge or separation, including show cause and board of inquiry

- Military discipline

- UCMJ actions

- Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), Captain’s Mast

- Admonition (letter of admonition – LOA)

- Reprimand (GOMOR or letter of reprimand – LOR)

- Demotion

- Investigations by IG, CID, AFOSI, NCIS, CGIS, AR 15-6, CDI, command

- Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR) appeals

- Negative performance report or evaluation report appeals

- Security clearance issues

- Medical board cases and hearings (MEB, PEB)

While our two military defense law practices (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC and Military Defense Law Office of Frank J. Spinner) are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we defend military members worldwide. The states, military bases, posts, installations and locations named below are not all inclusive, but represent some of the areas we travel to for military justice actions. We travel to the location of our military clients, regardless of where stationed to defend them.

We defend military members in areas including:

ALABAMA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Alabama:

- Redstone Arsenal
- Fort Rucker
- Anniston Army Depot
- Maxwell AFB
- Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex

- Montgomery, Alabama area
- USCG Aviation Training Center, Mobile

ALASKA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Alaska:

- Eielson AFB
- Elmendorf AFB
- Fort Wainwright
- Fort Richardson

ARIZONA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Arizona:

- Hill AFB - Ogden/Salt Lake City, Utah area
- Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada area
- Luke AFB - Phoenix, Arizona area
- Davis Monthan AFB - Tucson, Arizona area
- Fort Huachuca - Sierra Vista, Arizona area
- Yuma Marine Corps Air Station

ARKANSAS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Arkansas:

- Little Rock AFB
- Pine Bluff Arsenal

CALIFORNIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in California:

- Edwards AFB - Barstow, California area
- Travis AFB - San Francisco, California area
- Beale AFB - Sacramento, California area
- McClellan AFB - Sacramento, California area
- Vandenberg AFB - Bakersfield/Los Angeles, California areas
- Los Angeles AFB
- 29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - San Diego, California area
- Fort Irwin - Los Angeles, California area
- Camp Pendleton - San Diego, California area

COLORADO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Colorado:

- Buckley AFB - Aurora/Denver, Colorado areas

- US Air Force Academy
- Schriever AFB
- Peterson AFB
- Cheyenne Mountain Air Station
- Fort Carson
- Colorado Springs area

CONNECTICUT – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Connecticut:

- New London Naval Submarine Base

FLORIDA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Florida:

- Eglin AFB
- Hurlburt Field AFB
- Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City, Florida areas
- Tyndall AFB - Panama City, Florida area
- Patrick AFB - Cocoa Beach, Florida area
- MacDill AFB - Tampa, Florida area
- Pensacola Naval Air Station
- Jacksonville Naval Air Station
- Key West Naval Air Station

GEORGIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Georgia:

- Moody AFB
- Robins AFB
- Fort Stewart
- Fort Benning
- Fort Gordon
- Fort McPherson
- Dobbins AFB
- Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base

HAWAII – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Hawaii:

- Hickam AFB - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Pearl Harbor Naval Complex - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Schofield Barracks - Honolulu, Hawaii area
- Wheeler Army Airfield - Honolulu, Hawaii area

IDAHO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Idaho:

- Mountain Home AFB

ILLINOIS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Illinois:

- Scott AFB - St. Louis area

KANSAS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kansas:

- Fort Riley
- Fort Leavenworth
- McConnell AFB - Wichita, Kansas area

KENTUCKY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kentucky:

- Fort Knox
- Fort Campbell

LOUISIANA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Louisiana:

- Barksdale AFB - Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana area
- Fort Polk - Alexandria/Lafayette, Louisiana area

MAINE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Maine:

- Brunswick Naval Air Station

MARYLAND, VIRGINIA and WASHINGTON, DC – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and the National Capital Region (NCR):

- Bolling AFB

- Andrews AFB
- Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility

- The Pentagon

- Aberdeen Proving Grounds

- Fort Meade

- Annapolis Naval Station

- US Naval Academy, Annapolis

- Fort McNair

- Washington Navy Yard

- US Coast Guard Headquarters

- Patuxent River Naval Air Station

- Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center

- Langley AFB

- Fort Myer

- Fort Belvoir

- Fort Lee

- Fort Eustis

- Fort Story

- Fort AP Hill

- Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base

- Norfolk Naval Station

- Oceana Naval Air Station

- Bethesda National Naval Medical Center

- Walter Reed Army Medical Center

- Fort Detrick

MASSACHUSETTS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Massachusetts:

- Hanscom AFB

MISSISSIPPI – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Mississippi:

- Columbus AFB
- Meridian Naval Air Station
- Keesler AFB
- Pascagoula Naval Station

MISSOURI – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Missouri:

- Whiteman AFB - Knob Noster/Warrensburg, Missouri area
- Fort Leonard Wood - St. Louis area

MONTANA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Montana:

- Malmstrom AFB - Great Falls, Montana area

NEBRASKA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Nebraska:

- Offutt AFB - Bellevue/Omaha, Nebraska area

NEVADA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Nevada:

- Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada area

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Hampshire:

- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

NEW JERSEY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Jersey:

- Fort Dix

- McGuire AFB

- Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst, Toms River

- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

- Picatinny Arsenal

- Fort Monmouth, Eatontown

- Cape May Coast Guard Training Center

- Earle Naval Weapons Station, Colts Neck

NEW MEXICO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Mexico:

- Cannon AFB - Clovis, New Mexico area
- Kirtland AFB - Albuquerque, New Mexico area
- Holloman AFB - Alamogordo, New Mexico area

NEW YORK – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New York:

- Fort Drum - Watertown, NY area

- US Military Academy at West Point

NORTH CAROLINA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in North Carolina:

- Seymour Johnson AFB - Goldsboro, North Carolina area
- Pope AFB - Fayetteville, North Carolina area
- Fort Bragg - Fayetteville, North Carolina area
- Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station - Havelock/Jacksonville, North Carolina area
- New River Marine Corps Air Station - Jacksonville, North Carolina area
- Camp Lejeune - Jacksonville, North Carolina area

NORTH DAKOTA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in North Dakota:

- Minot AFB
- Grand Forks AFB

OHIO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Ohio:

- Wright-Patterson AFB - Fairborn/Dayton, Ohio area

OKLAHOMA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Oklahoma:

- Fort Sill - Norman/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area
- Vance AFB - Enid, Oklahoma area
- Tinker AFB - Norman/Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area
- Altus AFB

SOUTH CAROLINA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Carolina:

- Shaw AFB - Sumter, South Carolina area
- Charleston AFB
- Fort Jackson - Columbia, South Carolina area
- Charleston Naval Weapons Station
- Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station
- Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot - Beaufort, South Carolina area

SOUTH DAKOTA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Dakota:

- Ellsworth AFB - Rapid City, South Dakota area

TENNESSEE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Tennessee:

- Arnold AFB

TEXAS – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Texas:

- Fort Hood - Killeen, Texas area
- Fort Bliss - El Paso, Texas area
- Dyess AFB - Abilene, Texas area
- Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas area
- Randolph AFB - San Antonio, Texas area
- Joint Base San Antonio
- Goodfellow AFB - San Angelo, Texas area
- Sheppard AFB - Wichita Falls, Texas area
- Laughlin AFB - Del Rio, Texas area

UTAH – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Utah:

- Hill AFB

WASHINGTON STATE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Washington State:

- Fort Lewis - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area
- McChord AFB - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area

- Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Olympia/Tacoma, Washington area
- Fairchild AFB - Spokane, Washington area
- Bremerton Naval Station - Seattle, Washington area

WISCONSIN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Wisconsin:

- Fort McCoy

WYOMING – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Wyoming:

- F.E. Warren AFB - Cheyenne, Wyoming area

Given the potential consequences to military careers, families and personal freedom when facing a military adverse action or trial, it is critical to be defended by a lawyer experienced in military law. We offer free initial case consultations. Please contact us by:

Website: http://www.militaryadvocate.com/
Call the toll free number: 800-988-0602
E-mail us: militarylawfirm@gmail.com

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian court-martial lawyer and military law specialist
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC
http://www.militaryadvocate.com

Civilian court-martial lawyer blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard Stevens) are former active duty military lawyers (JAG attorney/lawyer). Our perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon our experience as military defense lawyers and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively, and specializing, in the area of military law. 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 Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and/or The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Our military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our military defense law practices are worldwide.

2011-01-16T11:10:00.002-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Worldwide Military Defense – Overseas (OCONUS) Locations

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) are military law specialists, civilian criminal defense lawyers/attorneys, and former active duty military JAG lawyers/attorneys. Our law practices are exclusively limited to representing and defending military members of all service branches, stationed around the world, who are facing all types of military specific actions such as:

- General court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Special court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Summary court-martial (military criminal trial)

- Court-martial clemency

- Court-martial appeal

- Article 32 hearings

- Military discharge or separation, including show cause and board of inquiry

- Military discipline

- UCMJ actions

- Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), Captain’s Mast

- Admonition (letter of admonition – LOA)

- Reprimand (GOMOR or letter of reprimand – LOR)

- Demotion

- Investigations by IG, CID, AFOSI, NCIS, CGIS, AR 15-6, CDI, command

- Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR) appeals

- Negative performance report or evaluation report appeals

- Security clearance issues

- Medical board cases and hearings (MEB, PEB)

While our two military defense law practices (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC and Military Defense Law Office of Frank J. Spinner) are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we defend military members worldwide. The countries, military bases, posts, installations and locations named below are not all inclusive, but represent some of the areas we travel to for military justice actions. We travel to the location of our military clients, regardless of where stationed to defend them.

We defend military members in areas including:

IRAQ, KUWAIT, SAUDI ARABIA, AFGHANISTAN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and other locations in the Global War On Terror:

Travel available into Middle East and other forward military locations

GERMANY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Germany:
- Ramstein Air Base
- Spangdahlem Air Base
- Rhein-Main Air Base
- Geilenkirchen Air Base
- Schweinfurt Air Base
- Wiesbaden
- Mannheim
- Heidelberg
- Stuttgart/Robinson Barracks
- Vilseck

BRITAIN/UNITED KINGDOM – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Britain/United Kingdom:

- Molesworth RAF
- Lakenheath RAF
- Mildenhall RAF

SOUTH KOREA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Korea:

- Osan Air Base
- Kunsan Air Base
- Camp Casey
- Camp Giant
- Camp Humphreys
- Camp Henry
- Camp Walker
- Camp Carroll
- Camp Hialeah-Pusan
- USAG Yongsan
- Seoul, Korea area
- Daegu/Taegu, Korea area

JAPAN/OKINAWA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Japan and Okinawa:

- Misawa Air Base
- Yokota Air Base
- Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
- Camp Zama
- Torii Station, Okinawa
- Yokosuka Fleet Activities
- Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
- Camp S.D. Butler Marine Corps Base, Okinawa

GREENLAND – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Greenland:

- Thule Air Base

CUBA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Cuba:

- Guantanamo Bay Naval Station

PUERTO RICO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Puerto Rico:

- Fort Buchanan
- Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
- Borinquen US Coast Guard Station

PORTUGAL – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Portugal:

- Lajes Field, Azores

SPAIN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Spain:

- Moron Air Base
- Rota Naval Station

ITALY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Italy:

- Aviano Air Base
- Caserma Ederle/Vicenza
- Camp Darby/Livorno
- Gaeta Naval Support Activity
- Naples Naval Support Activity
- Sigonella Naval Air Station

BOSNIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Bosnia:

- Camp McGovern

KOSOVO – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kosovo:

- Camp Bondsteel

GREECE – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Greece:

- Souda Bay Naval Support Activity/Air Activity

TURKEY – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Turkey:

- Incirlik Air Base
- Izmir Air Station

BAHRAIN – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Bahrain:

- Bahrain Naval Support Activity

DIEGO GARCIA – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Diego Garcia:

- Diego Garcia Navy Support Facility

GUAM – Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers/Attorneys, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Guam:

- Andersen AFB
- Naval Forces Marianas, Guam

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By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian court-martial lawyer and military law specialist
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC
http://www.militaryadvocate.com

Civilian court-martial lawyer blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard Stevens) are former active duty military lawyers (JAG attorney/lawyer). Our perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon our experience as military defense lawyers and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively, and specializing, in the area of military law. 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 Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and/or The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Our military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our military defense law practices are worldwide.

2010-12-27T10:38:00.001-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

End of Year Wrap Up and Thank You!

As another year comes to an end, we want to offer our clients our sincere thanks for allowing us the privilege of representing them and their families, and for the successes we have enjoyed in doing so.

We don’t measure “success” by financial bottom lines. As former active duty military JAG attorneys, we do what we do to help military members and their families during very difficult times. Therefore, we define success by how well we were able to help our clients and their families and by outcomes that positively resolved the case against them and set them up for future successes.

As we look back on the year, it is marked by positive outcomes and grateful clients. That is extremely gratifying for us. Some of those successes have been documented in our blog. Here are links to posts describing the outcomes of some of our cases:

Past Military Court-Martial Cases:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-past_4606.html

Past Military Rape, Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct Cases:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-past_7157.html

Past Military Administrative Cases:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-past_26.html

Past Military Murder, Manslaughter and Homicide Cases:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-past.html

Past Military Anthrax Vaccination Posts:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

This year I (military law attorney Richard V. Stevens) handled military administrative and criminal cases and/or assisted, represented and/or defended clients stationed in 6 different countries and 16 different states. These have included:

OCONUS:

- Afghanistan

- Iraq

- Germany

- Japan/Okinawa

- South Korea

- Hawaii (Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield)

CONUS:

- Colorado: (Air Force Academy (USAFA), FT Carson, Buckley AFB, Denver)

- Ohio: (Wright-Patterson AFB)

- Maryland/Virginia/Washington DC: (The Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility/Andrews AFB, Bolling AFB, Langley AFB, Norfolk Naval Shipyard)

- North Carolina: (Pope AFB, Seymour Johnson AFB, FT Bragg)

- Georgia: (FT Gillem, Dobbins ARB)

- Wyoming: (FE Warren AFB)

- South Carolina: (Joint Base Charleston/Charleston AFB, Shaw AFB, MCRD Parris Island)

- Louisiana: (FT Polk)

- Arkansas: (Little Rock AFB)

- Montana: (Malmstrom AFB)

- Alabama: (Maxwell AFB)

- Florida: (Eglin AFB)

- Texas: (Lackland AFB/Joint Base San Antonio)

- Michigan: (Camp Grayling)

The military cases I handled this year have included:

- General Court-Martial

- Special Court-Martial

- Administrative Discharge or Separation

- Article 15, NJP, Captain’s Mast

- Reprimand (LOR, GOMOR)

- Admonition (LOA)

- Negative Counseling

- Performance Report or Evaluation Report Appeals – (NCOER, OER, OPR)

- USAF Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB) Appeals

- Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR) Appeals - (AFBCMR, ABCMR)

- Discharge Review Board (DRB) Appeals - (AFDRB, ADRB)

- Department of Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) Appeals

- Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) Hearings and Appeals (Medical Boards - MEB, IPEB, FPEB)

- Investigations - (IG, AR 15-6, Command Directed, Criminal – CID, OSI, NCIS)

We are very thankful for the successful outcomes we have been able to secure for our clients. But, as we always warn, while the military trials/cases described in our blog posts were successfully defended against, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, and success in previous military courts-martial and military cases does not guarantee success in any particular future court-martial or military case. No military lawyer or civilian defense lawyer, including those who specialize in military law, can guarantee the outcome of any military case or military trial (court-martial).

As the new year approaches, I wish nothing but good fortune to you all. To those American service men and women out there, we are forever indebted to you for your sacrifices and service on our behalf. Thank you again.

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

2010-12-26T15:09:00.000-05:00

Civilian Court-Martial Lawyers:

Past Military Court-Martial Cases

Updated (Dec 2010)

This blog post contains links to previous posts addressing military court-martial cases we’ve defended, regardless of the type of allegations at issue:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-travel.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-larceny.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/11/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-sexual.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/04/rape-kidnapping-and-sexual-assault.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/04/ssg-bob-clements-cleared-of-cruelty.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-new-year-and-thank-you-as-year.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/12/courts-martial-dropped-in-five-straight.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/10/charges-dropped-against-army-spc-daniel.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/08/court-martial-not-pursued-against.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/08/court-martial-and-allegations-against.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/04/attorney-richard-v.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/rape-and-sexual-assault-charges-and_26.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/12/army-nco-found-not-guilty-of-murdering.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/11/sexual-assault-charges-and-court.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/05/army-noncommissioned-officer-defended_05.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/05/army-noncommissioned-officer-defended.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/04/forcible-sodomy-charge-and-court.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/02/indecent-acts-charges-and-court-martial.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/01/rape-charge-dropped-against-officer.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/12/rape-charge-and-court-martial-dropped.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/09/officer-represented-by-frank-spinner.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/09/rape-charge-and-court-martial-dropped.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/06/enlisted-airman-represented-by-frank.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/06/rape-charge-dropped-against.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/army-specialist-represented-by-david.html

For those of you who follow our law firm news, I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions about cases you face, please e-mail us (militarylawfirm@gmail.com) or call us toll free (800-988-0602).

Initial case consultations are free.

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Civilian court-martial lawyer and military law specialist

Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC

http://www.militaryadvocate.com

Civilian court-martial lawyer blog postscript: Attorney Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard Stevens) are former active duty military lawyers (JAG attorney/lawyer). Our perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon our experience as military defense lawyers and as civilian criminal defense lawyers practicing exclusively, and specializing, in the area of military law. 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 Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens and/or The Law Office of Frank J. Spinner for a free consultation. Our military defense law offices are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our military defense law practices are worldwide.