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Friday, December 25, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

To all of you and your families, we wish you very happy holidays. Please keep our servicemen and women, and their families, in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season. As we enjoy time off from work and family time together, there are countless American troops in Afhanistan, Iraq and other Middle East locations who get no holiday vacation this season and who are a world away from their nearest relatives. We need to keep their sacrifices and contributions in mind.


Here's a link to an article that shows just one example of how troops in Afghanistan are spending their Christmas...

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/12/ap_soldiers_afghanistan_christmas_122409/

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.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Recent Military Cases Defended by Military Law Attorney Richard V. Stevens - Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

I (attorney Richard V. Stevens, Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC) previously posted a list of links to blog posts about my recent cases for ease of access to them (instead of having to search through the blog archives). I have been asked to continue doing this. Therefore, I am re-submitting this blog post with updated links due to new military courts-martial or other military cases I have defended:

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


http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/12/successful-oer-appeal-for-military.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/2009/08/former-military-officer-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/08/military-officer-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/07/military-officer-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/disciplinary-action-dropped-for.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/administrative-board-hearing-victory_26.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/administrative-board-hearing-victory.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/successful-bcmr-appeal-for-military.html

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

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

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/11/military-officer-represented-by.html

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

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/01/national/main4063969.shtml

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/military/2008/05/scott-huddleston-jurys-message.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/rape-charge-and-court-martial-dropped.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/07/two-military-officers-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/06/two-field-grade-officers-represented-by.html

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

Please understand that I don’t publish blog posts on every military trial/case I’m involved in, and I only began our blog in November 2006. So, there is a limited time period represented in my blog. Also, while the military trials/cases described by the post links above were successfully defended, 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).

I appreciate your interest in our website and blog, and I hope this post assists you in accessing information you’re interested in. 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.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Successful OER Appeal for Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Recently, a military officer represented by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) successfully appealed a negative OER and had it thrown out and rewritten.

While this military adverse action 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.

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.
Courts-Martial Dropped in Five Straight Cases Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Due to the pace of our caseload this summer/fall/winter, I have been unable to keep up with updating the blog. Here is a blog post addressing my last five cases…


Recently, five straight clients defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) who were facing trial by court-martial had their courts-martial dropped. The following blurbs address those cases:

A senior NCO (noncommissioned officer) facing court-martial for allegations of sexual misconduct, misuse of government equipment and reprisal termination of a subordinate had his court-martial case dropped completely after the Article 32 hearing was litigated. At the hotly contested hearing, the flaws in the government’s case were exposed and the case was dropped with no further adverse action taken.

A military officer facing court-martial allegations of violating sensitive and classified security protocols had his court-martial case dropped after the Article 32 hearing was litigated. The government chose to address the case administratively instead of take the case to trial as previously planned.

A senior NCO facing court-martial allegations of travel voucher fraud stemming from a period of active duty mobilization had his court-martial case dropped after the Article 32 hearing was litigated, and on the eve of trial. The government chose to address the case administratively instead of take the case to trial as previously planned.

A field grade officer facing court-martial allegations of travel voucher fraud stemming from a period of active duty mobilization had his court-martial case dropped after the Article 32 hearing was litigated, and on the eve of trial. The government chose to address the case administratively instead of take the case to trial as previously planned.

A client facing court-martial allegations of imposing improper discipline had his court-martial case dropped on the eve of trial. The government chose to address the case administratively instead of take the case to trial as previously planned.

A court-martial conviction in any of these cases would have resulted in a federal criminal record and could have resulted in a sentence including possible significant jail time and a punitive discharge. While these criminal cases were 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. 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.
Thirty Five Years Later, Man Exonerated of Kidnap and Rape of Nine Year Old Boy

According to an Article on CNN.com today, James Bain has spent the past 35 years in prison for a crime – the kidnap and rape of a 9 year old boy – that Bain did not commit. According to the article, Bain was exonerated by DNA testing and 245 others have likewise been exonerated by DNA testing. The article appears at:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/12/17/florida.dna.exoneration/index.html

What lessons can be taken from Mr. Bain’s case? The same lessons I frequently address in these blog posts…

The criminal justice system is a system composed of human beings – police, prosecutors, judges, juries, defense attorneys, witnesses, etc. Human beings are not perfect. Mistakes are made; some of them grievous. Some of them due to bad faith and overzealousness.

Regardless, with the Internet, the 24 hour news cycle and cable television, we are bombarded by information about crimes and alleged perpetrators. This feeds a culture that is too quick to judge and unwilling to entertain the possibility of innocence or the fundamental legal precept of the presumption of innocence. Guilt, particularly regarding serious crimes, is sexier. It’s more newsworthy. “Persons of interest” grab the public’s attention and they are convicted in the court of public opinion before they see the inside of a court room.

Just some food for thought the next time you hear about a case and quickly proclaim the defendant must be guilty. Maybe, just maybe, he/she is not…

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.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009


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.


Saturday, October 17, 2009

CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST ARMY SPC DANIEL WEBER – ATTORNEY RESPONDS TO MISINFORMATION

Army SPC Daniel Weber is represented by Mr. Richard V. Stevens (Colorado Springs) and CPT Jack Patten (Iraq). This press statement is being released by the Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens:

From the very beginning of this case, there has been misinformation reported to the press by a variety of sources and reported by the press without regard to fact checking and verifying information before it was published. In fact, some press outlets have published inaccurate information despite being informed their information was not accurate. This case has not been the finest hour for the press or for those who have fed the press information that is not accurate.

This press release will not address the substance of the claims and allegations against SPC Daniel Weber or the other accused Soldiers. Instead, it is meant to clear up widespread inaccuracies that are being reported.

It has been reported by some press outlets that SPC Weber has been discharged from the Army. That is not accurate. SPC Weber is currently serving in the Army in Iraq.

It has been reported by some press outlets that SPC Weber resigned from the Army. That is not accurate. SPC Weber is a specialist, resignation is reserved for officers resigning a commission.

It has been reported that SPC Weber has entered into a plea agreement in this case. That is not accurate. A plea agreement is a situation in which a Soldier appears before a Military Judge in a military courtroom and pleads guilty to certain offenses in exchange for some considerations or benefit from the government/prosecution. That has not happened in the Weber case.

It has been reported that SPC Weber has entered into an agreement to testify against the other accused Soldiers in this case. That is not accurate. SPC Weber has been ordered to testify in any of the cases IF called by the prosecution OR the defense. He has not made any “deal” to testify “for” or “against” any party.

With regard to SPC Weber’s current status: If any administrative actions have been taken against SPC Weber by the Army, or are pending in this case, those actions would be protected from disclosure by the Privacy Act. Any press source or press outlet should be mindful of the civil and criminal sanctions imposable under breeches of the Privacy Act.

It would be appreciated if attempts were at least made to verify information in this case before it is published.

*Press release published at:

http://www.pressrelease365.com/pr/law-and-legal/army-charges-dropped-daniel-weber-richard-stevens-3818.htm

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.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Another High Profile False Rape Allegation - What About Those That Never Make the News?...

Remember back when those Duke University lacrosse players were falsely accused of raping a girl at a house party? Their exoneration came only after they were convicted and despised in the court of public opinion...and relentlessly pursued by an overzealous district attorney. Here now it the latest high profile false rape allegation, that again played out in the national news...

Apparently, an 18-year-old Hofstra University student claimed she was raped by several young men, including one fellow Hofstra University student. The young men were tracked down, arrested and thrown in jail. Their names were splashed across the national media and they were portrayed as predatory rapists. Meanwhile, their accuser was shielded by the anonymity the press provides to those who claim to be victims.

Charges against these young men have now apparently been dropped as the alleged rape victim has recanted and admitted she was not raped by them, when she was confronted with the fact that part of the interaction was videotaped. She lied because she was worried about the reaction if her boyfriend found out. The updated CNN and FoxNews stories are at:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/18/hofstra.case/index.html

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,552041,00.html?test=latestnews

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,552300,00.html

Because I can't bring myself to watch the Nancy Grace show, I don't know what, if anything, she said about this case. If the case did appear on her show, I'm sure she took the opportunity to publically convict these young men and sneer at any possibility that such an allegation could be false. Her outlook on cases like this is shared by far too many.

As you may know, I (attorney Richard V. Stevens, Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) have written multiple blog posts on rape and sexual assault allegations in the military justice system. They are compiled at this link:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/military-rape-cases-military-sexual.html

I post today about this Hofstra case because it makes some of the points that I have continued to raise regarding this issue...

1. Rape and sexual assault allegations are not automatically true;

2. Prosecutors (civilian and JAG), law enforcement (including CID, OSI, NCIS, CGIS), military commanders, juries, the press and the public have to stop believing in the misconception that "a woman would not make something like this up"; and,

3. Prosecutors (civilian and JAG), law enforcement (including CID, OSI, NCIS, CGIS), commanders, juries, the press and the public have to stop treating these cases as guilty unless proven innocent.

This blog post should not be interpreted to suggest that rape and sexual assault allegations in the military or civilian systems should be automatically disbelieved or viewed with suspicion either. To the contrary, I'm simply suggesting that these allegations should be investigated objectively and with an open mind as to all possible scenarios, instead of simply assuming guilt and looking for evidence and/or witnesses that will support this theory.

The Duke lacrosse case and this case are just two recent high profile examples of false rape and sexual assault claims. Just think of how many such allegations do not receive national coverage or how many false claims are never uncovered as men go to jail convicted on that knee jerk reaction - "a woman would not make something like this up".

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.

Friday, September 11, 2009








WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER 9/11/01...

...and should not forget that the brave men and women of our American military are fighting in the Middle East to protect us from this ever happening again.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Recent Military Cases Defended by Military Law Attorney Richard V. Stevens - Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

I (attorney Richard V. Stevens, Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC) am far from a prolific blogger; however, I do try to provide updates on our latest news. I have been asked to compile links to posts on my recent cases, for ease of access to them (instead of having to search through the blog archives).

Therefore, on occasion, I re-submit this blog post with updated links due to new military courts-martial or other military cases I have defended. In this post I have compiled the following links:

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/2009/08/former-military-officer-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/08/military-officer-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/07/military-officer-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/disciplinary-action-dropped-for.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/administrative-board-hearing-victory_26.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/administrative-board-hearing-victory.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2009/02/successful-bcmr-appeal-for-military.html

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

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

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/11/military-officer-represented-by.html

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

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/01/national/main4063969.shtml

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/military/2008/05/scott-huddleston-jurys-message.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/rape-charge-and-court-martial-dropped.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/07/two-military-officers-represented-by.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/06/two-field-grade-officers-represented-by.html

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

Please understand that I don’t publish blog posts on every military trial/case I’m involved in, and I only began our blog in November 2006. So, there is a limited time period represented in my blog. Also, while the military trials/cases described by the post links above were successfully defended, 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).

I appreciate your interest in our website and blog, and I hope this post assists you in accessing information you’re interested in. 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.

Friday, August 21, 2009

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

Recently, the government chose not to pursue a court-martial against a company grade military officer defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

The client was accused of sexual misconduct and the government notified the defense they were considering court-martial. However, further negotiations resulted in an agreement that the client would face administrative action and be permitted to retire honorably.

While this military 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. 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.
Court-Martial and Allegations Against Senior NonCommissioned Military Officer Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Dropped

Recently, a senior noncommissioned military officer (NCO) facing court-martial charges/allegations of reprisal termination of a subordinate, sexual misconduct and misuse of government equipment had the allegations and possible court-martial dropped by the government.

The accused military member was defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.). The case was aggressively defended against at the pretrial Article 32 hearing and the Investigating Officer recommended the case be dismissed. That recommendation was followed, the case was dropped, the case file was closed, and no further adverse action will be taken against the client.

A court-martial conviction would have resulted in a criminal record and could have resulted in a sentence including possible jail time and a punitive discharge. While this criminal 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. 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.
Former Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Wins BCMR Appeal and Subsequent Corrective Action

Recently, a former company grade military officer client of attorney Richard V. Stevens who appealed an adverse military action to the Board of Corrections for Military Records (BCMR) had his appeal and subsequent request for corrective action granted.

Due to the nature of the administrative issue, details of this case will not be described. While this BCMR 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 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.

Sunday, August 09, 2009

Veterans' Court In Colorado Springs - A Much Needed Start to Dealing with the Tolls of War

The psychological toll on soldiers fighting insurgent wars are becoming increasingly obvious to anyone associated with the Global War on Terror (GWOT) - military family members, military command, the military mental health care system, the military justice system and military law practitioners such as myself.

I have represented and defended soldiers who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. I have defended cases out of both theaters. I have heard stories of fighting house-to-house, room-to-room. I have heard stories of taking almost daily fire in the mountains of Afghanistan, but not knowing where the fire was coming from due to the terrain. I have heard of the soldiers' realization that every time they traveled outside the wire they knew they could be a casualty of an IED - planted on the road, delivered via vehicle, secreted in the houses and buildings they enter or carried by the stream of "martyrs" lining up to kill the "infidels."

What does the enemy look like? The enemy often looks exactly like the innocent civilian shopping in the market. Everyone could be the enemy and could be that person willing to sacrifice him/herself to kill another American.

As a result, our soldiers are in a constant state of extreme stress and vigilance. They are surrounded by endless violence - directed at them and by them. It takes its toll. Then, the deployment ends and the soldiers come home...but what they saw and did and experienced comes home with them. I have seen once bright military careers quickly disintegrate as soldiers battle with their psychological wounds. I have seen these wounds result in substance abuse, allegations of domestic violence, allegations of extreme violence and murder. And, interestingly, I have defended courts-martial in which military prosecutors have asked judges and jurors to view the accused soldiers' descriptions of the psychological demons that haunt them as merely excuses to be discounted. I have seen commanders dismiss these issues as excuses. I have seen those in the military who won't accept the truth about these psychological traumas - perhaps because it isn't "manly" to do so, or because they deal with the dread that they too will experience these ghosts so they deny they exist...or because they are dealing with these wounds, but can't accept it.

The first step in helping these soldiers, and doing justice in cases involving these issues, is to recognize how significantly PTSD, TBI and combat related trauma impacts soldiers. These wounds are just as real as a lost limb or a bullet wound. And, their impact on soldiers' lives is just as real as well - and can be more long lasting.

Colorado Springs and Fort Carson have recently been receiving national interest due to allegations of violence and murder levied against FT Carson soldiers returning from the GWOT. These allegations have included many claims of murder. Below are just a few of the numerous articles addressing the psychological fallout and criminal allegations facing FT Carson soldiers:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090726/ap_on_re_us/us_soldier_slayings

http://www.gazette.com/articles/iframe-59065-eastridge-audio.html

http://www.gazette.com/articles/html-59091-http-gazette.html

While FT Carson and Colorado Springs are receiving national focus, these psychological issues and criminal justice problems are occurring wherever soldiers are returning from the Middle East. In response to this widespread issue in Colorado Springs - that is affecting the military and civilian communities here - a Veterans' Court is being established. Below is a link to an article by Charles Corry, PhD from the Equal Justice Foundation (EJF) describing the Colorado Springs Veterans' Court, and the need for such a court:

http://www.ejfi.org/DV/dv-38.htm

This movement for a local court that recognizes the unique psychological issues suffered by soldiers returning from war is being spearheaded by concerned citizens such as Robert Alvarez, who works for the FT Carson Wounded Warrior Program (or Warrior Transition Unit). Here is a link describing Mr. Alvarez's work:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20090221/ai_n31491555/

The latest story on the Veterans' Court in Colorado Springs comes from CNN, describing the case of Army Specialist Thomas Delgado. SPC Delgado was a combat medic in Iraq who now faces accusations of domestic violence and attempted murder in what has been described by his wife as an incident born out of the desperation and hopelessness of a suicidal soldier. Here is the story:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/06/accused.soldier.ptsd/index.html

What is the reason for my post on this topic? I suppose there are several. First, for those in the civilian community to understand that these soldiers are not just "bad people" doing bad things. They have served in very difficult combat situations. They have sacrificed more for our country than most of us have. They have come home hurting - physically and psychologically. Second, for those in the military community (commanders and JAGs particularly) to recognize and take into consideration the impact these psychological wounds have on the soldiers' lives and actions. The wounds are real. They aren't just excuses. Third, that denying the existence of these psychological wounds and the impact they have, and denying how widespread the problem is, can have devestating consequences and perpetuate the problem. And, finally, that the court systems dealing with these soldiers, whether in a civilian Veterans' Court or in military courts-martial, need to recognize and account for how the trauma suffered by these soldiers has altered how they think, how they act, and who they are.

Are Veterans' Courts needed? Absolutely. Do military commanders, prosecutors and court members need to stop denying the psychological impact of trauma and treating the issue as an excuse? No doubt. Do soldiers themselves need to recognize and seek help for the psychological impacts they have suffered, instead of believing it is a sign of weakness and they can "tough it out?" That is key.

Dealing fairly and effectively with these soldiers is an effort requiring the involvement of many - command, mental health, legal (JAG and civilian), the courts (courts-martial and civilian) and the individual soldiers themselves. If these soldiers are going to kill the enemy and risk dying overseas for our country, don't we owe them more when they come back home suffering the effects of their sacrifices?

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

Monday, August 03, 2009

Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Receives Sought After Voluntary Discharge

Recently, a company grade military officer represented by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) received the voluntary, honorable discharge the client had sought for several years.

Due to the administrative nature of this military action, details of the case will not be described - except that a voluntary discharge had been sought by this client for years before hiring attorney Richard V. Stevens who was able to successfully argue that a voluntary administrative discharge was warranted.

While this military action was successfully obtained, 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 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.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Has Professional License Renewed

Recently, a former company grade military officer represented by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) had his professional state license renewed, despite attempts by the military to prevent the renewal.

Due to the administrative nature of this military disciplinary action, details of the case will not be described. The defense, however, continued to aggressively refute the military's insistence on attempting to prevent the license from being renewed and it was, ultimately, renewed.

While this adverse action 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 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.

Friday, July 03, 2009


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!


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.

Saturday, June 06, 2009


REMEMBERING D-DAY
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On 6 June 1944, the WWII Allied forces, led by the American military, invaded the beaches of Normandy, France in a major offensive push to defeat the Axis powers in Europe. War raged across Europe until, at the end of April 1945, Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, was captured and executed. Adolf Hitler, the German dictator, then committed suicide at the end of April as well.
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Throughout the first week of May 1945, German forces throughout Europe laid down their arms and on 8 May 1945, Germany offered its unconditional surrender. It would be another three months, on 2 September 1945, that Japan also surrendered bringing WWII to a victorious end.
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Today is the anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy; D-Day. Let us all remember the incredible sacrifices made by the American troops on that beach, the families who lost their sons that day, and the crusade that followed which kept the world free.
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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
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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.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

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.

According to a story on CNN, Americans are being asked to stop what they're doing at 3:00pm today and to reflect on the meaning of the holiday and to remember those who have died defending the cause of freedom. The story goes on to say that when children were asked what Memorial Day means, they said that's when the swimming pool opens.

http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=35189370&postID=8093825413668071239

While those children are right, public pools often open on Memorial Day weekend, we can never allow Memorial Day to be just a nice excuse to be off of work and having cook outs with our families. We enjoy the freedom to do this because of the ultimate sacrifice made by so many who have served in the armed forces.

In addition to those who have fallen, please also keep in your thoughts and prayers those brave Americans (and their families) who are currently serving our country, particularly overseas in the War on Terror. Thank you.

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.

Friday, April 03, 2009

Attorney Richard V. Stevens and Attorney Frank J. Spinner Interviewed for "War Crimes" Articles
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Recently, The Middle East Times ran a two part article titled "The Media, Military and Murder" in which the article's author, Marcia Drezon-Tepler, tackles the difficult issue of how the United States Military handles allegations of "war crimes" or "murder" on the battlefield. While military prosecutions for these alleged crimes claim the issues are black and white, they are far from that.
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In truth, these prosecutions are often the product of "Monday morning quarterbacking" of high pressure, highly dangerous combat situations in which split second decisions are made and the "fog of battle" is a factor. And, these prosecutions often result from the military's preoccupation with public perception and media coverage. It's hard to fight a war while looking over your shoulder and wondering how engagements will play on CNN.
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Last spring, Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens, Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC) defended two Army murder trials in which our respective clients were accused of "murdering" terrorist insurgents in Iraq. Both clients were fully acquitted (found not guilty of all charges). Those cases are discussed in this latest news article. My case is cited in part 1:
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Frank's case is cited in part 2:
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This two-part article is worth reading, to understand the complexities of decisions soldiers face in combat.
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As I always caveat when mentioning cases we've defended, while these military court-martial cases were 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 case. For more information on the military justice system, please see our other blog posts.
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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
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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.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Worldwide Military Law Practices and Court-Martial Defense – Overseas Locations
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As the “world wide web” gets more congested, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find certain specific services or individuals, because there are so many internet search results (“hits”) that can come up. This is something that has been pointed out to us by our clients. Therefore, in a continuing effort to ensure potential clients can locate us on the web, I am posting some recurring blog posts about our services/locations. For other blog topics, scroll down to our blog archives in the right margin. For our website, please access: www.militaryadvocate.com.
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As current criminal defense lawyers/attorneys, and former active duty military JAG lawyers/attorneys, Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) exclusively represent and defend military members around the world who face court-martial trials, court-martial appeals, UCMJ actions, administrative separations/discharges, Article 15s, NJP, other military law cases, disciplinary actions and adverse administrative actions (i.e. promotion, performance eval, security clearance).
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While our 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 and military bases, posts, installations named below are not all inclusive, but represent areas with higher rates of military justice actions. We travel to the location of our military clients, regardless of where stationed. Overseas, we defend military members in areas including:
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IRAQ, KUWAIT, SAUDI ARABIA, AFGHANISTAN – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and other locations in the Global War On Terror:
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Travel available into Middle East and other forward military locations
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GERMANY – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Germany:
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Ramstein Air Base
Spangdahlem Air Base
Rhein-Main Air Base
Geilenkirchen Air Base
Schweinfurt Air Base
Wiesbaden
Mannheim
Heidelberg
Stuttgart/Robinson Barracks
Vilseck
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BRITAIN/UNITED KINGDOM – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Britain/United Kingdom:
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Molesworth RAF
Lakenheath RAF
Mildenhall RAF
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SOUTH KOREA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Korea:
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Osan Air Base
Kunsan Air Base
Camp Casey
Camp Giant
Camp Humphreys
Camp Henry
Camp Walker
Camp Carroll
Camp Hialeah-Pusan
USAG Yongsan
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JAPAN/OKINAWA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Japan and Okinawa:
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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
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GREENLAND – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Greenland:
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Thule Air Base
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CUBA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Cuba:
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Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
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PUERTO RICO – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Puerto Rico:
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Fort Buchanan
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
Borinquen US Coast Guard Station
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PORTUGAL – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Portugal:
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Lajes Field, Azores
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SPAIN – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Spain:
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Moron Air Base
Rota Naval Station
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ITALY – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Italy:
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Aviano Air Base
Caserma Ederle/Vicenza
Camp Darby/Livorno
Gaeta Naval Support Activity
Naples Naval Support Activity
Sigonella Naval Air Station
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BOSNIA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Bosnia:
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Camp McGovern
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KOSOVO – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kosovo:
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Camp Bondsteel
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GREECE – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Greece:
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Souda Bay Naval Support Activity/Air Activity
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TURKEY – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Turkey:
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Incirlik Air Base
Izmir Air Station
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BAHRAIN – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Bahrain:
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Bahrain Naval Support Activity
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DIEGO GARCIA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Diego Garcia:
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Diego Garcia Navy Support Facility
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GUAM – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Guam:
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Andersen AFB
Naval Forces Marianas, Guam
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We offer free consultations.
Please visit our website:
www.militaryadvocate.com
Call the toll free number: 800-988-0602
E-mail me:
militarylawfirm@gmail.com
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By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC
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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.
Worldwide Military Law Practices and Court-Martial Defense – United States Locations

As the “world wide web” gets more congested, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find certain specific services or individuals, because there are so many internet search results (“hits”) that can come up. This is something that has been pointed out to us by our clients. Therefore, in a continuing effort to ensure potential clients can locate us on the web, I am posting some recurring blog posts about our services/locations. For other blog topics, scroll down to our blog archives in the right margin. For our website, please access:
www.militaryadvocate.com.

As current criminal defense lawyers/attorneys, and former active duty military JAG lawyers/attorneys, Frank Spinner and I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) exclusively represent and defend military members around the world who face court-martial trials, court-martial appeals, UCMJ actions, administrative separations/discharges, Article 15s, NJP, other military law cases, disciplinary actions and adverse administrative actions (i.e. promotion, performance eval, security clearance).

While our 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 and military bases, posts, installations named below are not all inclusive, but represent areas with higher rates of military justice actions. We travel to the location of our military clients, regardless of where stationed. In the United States, we defend military members in areas including:

ALABAMA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Alabama:

Redstone Arsenal
Fort Rucker
Anniston Army Depot
Maxwell AFB
Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex
USCG Aviation Training Center, Mobile

ALASKA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Alaska:

Eielson AFB
Elmendorf AFB
Fort Wainwright
Fort Richardson

ARIZONA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Arizona:

Luke AFB
David Monthan AFB
Fort Huachuca
Yuma Marine Corps Air Station

ARKANSAS – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Arkansas:

Little Rock AFB
Pine Bluff Arsenal

CALIFORNIA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in California:

Edwards AFB
Travis AFB
Beale AFB
McClelland AFB
Vandenberg AFB
Los Angeles AFB
29 Palms
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Fort Irwin
Camp Pendleton

COLORADO – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Colorado:

Buckley AFB
US Air Force Academy
Schriever AFB
Peterson AFB
Cheyenne Mountain Air Station
Fort Carson

CONNECTICUT – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Connecticut:

New London Naval Submarine Base
US Coast Guard Academy

FLORIDA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Florida:

Eglin AFB
Hurlburt Field AFB
Tyndall AFB
Patrick AFB
MacDill AFB
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Key West Naval Air Station

GEORGIA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, 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 Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Hawaii:

Hickam AFB
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex
Schofield Barracks

IDAHO – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Idaho:

Mountain Home AFB

ILLINOIS – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Illinois:

Scott AFB

KANSAS – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kansas:

Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
McConnell AFB

KENTUCKY – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Kentucky:

Fort Knox
Fort Campbell

LOUISIANA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Louisiana:

Barksdale AFB
Fort Polk

MAINE – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Maine:

Brunswick Naval Air Station

MARYLAND – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Maryland:

Bolling AFB
Andrews AFB
Pentagon
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Fort Meade
Annapolis Naval Station, US Naval Academy
Fort McNair
Washington Navy Yard
US Coast Guard Headquarters
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center

MASSACHUSETTS – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Massachusetts:

Hanscom AFB

MISSISSIPPI – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Mississippi:

Columbus AFB
Meridian Naval Air Station
Keesler AFB
Pascagoula Naval Station

MISSOURI – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Missouri:

Whiteman AFB
Fort Leonard Wood

MONTANA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Montana:

Malmstrom AFB

NEBRASKA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Nebraska:

Offutt AFB

NEVADA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Nevada:

Nellis AFB

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Hampshire:

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

NEW MEXICO – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New Mexico:

Cannon AFB
Kirtland AFB
Holloman AFB

NEW YORK – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in New York:

Fort Drum
US Military Academy, West point

NORTH CAROLINA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in North Carolina:

Seymour Johnson AFB
Pope AFB
Fort Bragg
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station
New River Marine Corps Air Station
Camp Lejeune

NORTH DAKOTA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in North Dakota:

Minot AFB
Grand Forks AFB

OHIO – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Ohio:

Wright-Patterson AFB

OKLAHOMA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Oklahoma:

Fort Sill
Vance AFB
Tinker AFB
Altus AFB

SOUTH CAROLINA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Carolina:

Shaw AFB
Charleston AFB
Fort Jackson
Charleston Naval Weapons Station
Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot

SOUTH DAKOTA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in South Dakota:

Ellsworth AFB

TENNESSEE – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Tennessee:

Arnold AFB

TEXAS – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Texas:

Fort Hood
Fort Bliss
Dyess AFB
Lackland AFB
Randolph AFB
Goodfellow AFB
Sheppard AFB
Laughlin AFB

UTAH – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Utah:

Hill AFB

VIRGINIA – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Virginia:

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

WASHINGTON DC – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Washington DC and surrounding area:

Andrews AFB
Bolling AFB
Pentagon
Washington Naval Yard
Bethesda National Naval Medical Center
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Fort McNair
Fort Meade
Fort Detrick
Aberdeen Proving Ground
US Naval Academy, Annapolis
Patuxent Naval Air Station
Indian Head Naval Service Warfare Center
Coast Guard Headquarters, Marine Safety Center

WASHINGTON STATE – Civilian Defense Lawyer/Attorney, Military Law and Military Defense Services in Washington State:

Fort Lewis
McChord AFB
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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.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Recent Military Cases Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens
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I (attorney Richard V. Stevens, Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, PC) am far from a prolific blogger; however, I do try to provide updates on our latest news. I have been asked to compile links to posts on my recent cases, for ease of access to them (instead of having to search through the blog archives).

Therefore, on occasion I re-submit this blog post with updated links due to new military courts-martial or other military cases I have defended. In this post I have compiled the following links:
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Please understand that I don’t publish blog posts on every military trial/case I’m involved in, and I only began our blog in November 2006. So, there is a limited time period represented by these posts. Also, while the military trials/cases described by the post links above were successfully defended, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, and success in previous courts-martial and 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).

I appreciate your interest in our website and blog, and I hope this post assists you in accessing information you’re interested in. 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

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.