CIVILIAN COURT-MARTIAL DEFENSE LAWYER: SENIOR ENLISTED MILITARY MEMBER REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY RICHARD V. STEVENS IS GRANTED COURT-MARTIAL CLEMENCY

 

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a senior enlisted military member defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) was granted court-martial clemency for a previous minor court-martial conviction. 

Prior to being represented by Mr. Stevens, the client had been convicted in a general court-martial that was partially overturned on appeal.  Mr. Stevens and a new military defense counsel represented the client in the re-trial.  The overturned portion of the case was an alleged sexual assault.  In the re-trial, the client was found not guilty of this sexual assault allegation by the court members (addressed in previous blog post).  The minor offense the client had previously been convicted of was not overturned by the appellate court, so that conviction stood.  However, the defense team in the re-trial case submitted a court-martial clemency request asking that the conviction and sentence for that minor offense be set-aside. 

As you may be aware, clemency in the military justice system has been severely limited by the changes to the system in recent years.  However, for minor offenses, clemency can still be requested in the military.  In this case, we did request clemency for the previous conviction and sentence, and the clemency request was approved.  The conviction and sentence for the remaining minor offense were set-aside. 

While this military court-martial and sexual assault 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 about the military justice system, particularly cases alleging rape and/or sexual assault in violation of UCMJ Article 120, type "rape" or "sexual assault" into the search bar above the blog posts and see:

https://militaryadvocate.com/military-offenses/sex-crimes/

We offer free consultations for a case you may be involved in.  Just call us. 

Thank you. 

By:  Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer

Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

https://militaryadvocate.com/

Blog postscript: I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) am a former active duty military lawyer (JAG). My perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon my experience as military defense lawyer and as a civilian criminal defense lawyer practicing exclusively in the area of military law and military justice. This blog addresses issues in military law, military justice, military discipline, military defense, court-martial practice, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other military and/or legal topics. Nothing posted in this blog should be substituted for legal advice in any particular case. If you seek legal advice for a particular case, please contact The Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens for a free consultation. These military defense law offices are located in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, National Capital Region (NCR), but the military defense representation is worldwide – when necessary, the attorneys travel to wherever the client is stationed around the world.

CIVILIAN COURT-MARTIAL DEFENSE LAWYER: JUNIOR ENLISTED MILITARY MEMBER REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY RICHARD V. STEVENS HAS SEXUAL ASSAULT COURT-MARTIAL CASE DROPPED (UCMJ ARTICLE 120)

 

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a junior enlisted military member defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) had the sexual assault court-martial case he faced dropped by the military after a pretrial motion hearing (UCMJ Article 120).

The military client was accused of, and investigated for, allegedly sexually and physically assaulting his former wife.  Their on and off again relationship and marriage finally ended badly, and the complainant made her allegations against the client, as divorce and child custody issues were pending.  She claimed she had been physically and sexually assaulted by the client during the marriage.  Court-martial charges were preferred against the client and the case proceeded past the Article 32 hearing and was referred to trial by general court-martial. 

As the case proceeded toward the “felony” type military trial, the defense filed multiple motions, many of which raising issues about the complainant’s credibility and motives.  Just weeks away from the motion hearing and trial, the complainant supported an alternative disposition for the case.  The government, therefore, dropped the court-martial charges and case against the client, and resolved the case with administrative action instead. 

Had there been a court-martial trial and sex crime conviction in this case, the client could have been sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, a lengthy term of confinement in prison (possibly decades) and, in addition, he would have been required to register as a sex offender.  Thankfully, the court-martial case was dropped and he was spared this risk of devastation to his future. 

While this military court-martial and sexual assault 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 about the military justice system, particularly cases alleging rape and/or sexual assault in violation of UCMJ Article 120, type "rape" or "sexual assault" into the search bar above the blog posts and see:

https://militaryadvocate.com/military-offenses/sex-crimes/

We offer free consultations for a case you may be involved in.  Just call us. 

Thank you. 

By:  Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer

Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

https://militaryadvocate.com/

Blog postscript: I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) am a former active duty military lawyer (JAG). My perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon my experience as military defense lawyer and as a civilian criminal defense lawyer practicing exclusively in the area of military law and military justice. This blog addresses issues in military law, military justice, military discipline, military defense, court-martial practice, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other military and/or legal topics. Nothing posted in this blog should be substituted for legal advice in any particular case. If you seek legal advice for a particular case, please contact The Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens for a free consultation. These military defense law offices are located in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, National Capital Region (NCR), but the military defense representation is worldwide – when necessary, the attorneys travel to wherever the client is stationed around the world.

CIVILIAN COURT-MARTIAL DEFENSE LAWYER: CASE OUTCOMES IN PAST YEARS (2011-2020) FOR ATTORNEY RICHARD V. STEVENS

 

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

In an effort to make outcomes of some of the cases I have successfully defended over the years easier to access, below I have provided links to case outcome descriptions from 2011-2020.

2020 Year-End Case Summaries:

Senior Officer Discharge Board (BOI, Show Cause, Officer Elimination):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/12/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Attempt to Kill Unborn Child and Murder Cases:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/11/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Senior Officer Administrative Disciplinary Action Dropped:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/11/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_19.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/09/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Flying Evaluation Board (FEB):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/09/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_23.html

Senior Officer and Commander Administrative Discipline:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/09/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/08/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_15.html

Distribution of Illegal Drugs:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_9.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Three Administrative Discipline Cases:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/06/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_30.html

DUI and Gun Offenses:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/02/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html 

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2020/01/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_25.html

2019 Year-End Case Summaries:

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/11/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html  

Officer Grade Determination (OGD):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_8.html 

Security Clearance:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html 

Administrative Disciplinary Action:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/09/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Larceny and Fraudulent Travel Voucher:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/01/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_6.html 

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/02/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Sexual Misconduct:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_38.html  

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_93.html 

Administrative Disciplinary Action:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_7.html

Flying Evaluation Board (FEB):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_29.html  

Criminal Background Correction and Clearance:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html  

Flying Evaluation Board (FEB):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/05/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_26.html 

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/05/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/06/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html 

Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board (FNAEB):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2019/06/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

 

2018 Year-End Case Summaries:

Officer Discharge Board (BOI, Show Cause):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_71.html

Larceny and Fraudulent Travel Vouchers:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_23.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_22.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/10/air-force-colonel-john-howard-false.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2018-10-22T11:05:00-04:00&max-results=4

Rape and Sexual Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/04/statement-of-attorney-richard-v-stevens.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Air-Force-drops-rape-charge-against-former-12838641.php

Administrative Disciplinary Action:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_15.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_53.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_3.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2018/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

 

2017 Year-End Case Summaries:

Rape, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_30.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault:

https://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_25.html 

Officer Grade Determination (OGD):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer_96.html 

Officer Discharge Board (BOI, Show Cause):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyer.html 

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html 

Larceny, BAH Fraud, Fraudulent PCS Vouchers:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html 

Rape, Sexual Assault, Maltreatment:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/04/military-defense-lawyer-former-jag.html 

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/06/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html 

Administrative Discharge Board:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2017/06/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_15.html

 

2016 Year-End Case Summaries:

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-three.html

Officer Grade Determination (OGD):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/12/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/09/requiem-for-military-justice-system.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/08/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/08/26/gay-air-force-lieutenant-found-not-guilty-sexual-assault/

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lane-hudson/justice-finally-comes-for_b_11694972.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/air-force-injustice-trial-with-no-credible-evidence_us_57c30ff2e4b06384eb403179

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-forcible.html

Criminal Investigation Clearance:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior_19.html

Professional License Retained:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

Criminal Investigation Clearance:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

IG Investigation:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2016/05/navy-admiral-ret-william-mcraven-and.html

 

2015 Year-End Case Summaries:

Domestic Violence:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/12/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_2.html

Child Pornography:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/12/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_23.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/12/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Administrative Disciplinary Action:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/12/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_11.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_8.html

Correction of Military Records:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/08/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_9.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/08/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_2.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/08/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Administrative Disciplinary Actions and Board Hearings:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/05/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

Administrative Discharge Board Hearing:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_44.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_23.html

Illegal Drug Use and Drug Possession:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/04/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Forcible Sodomy:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/02/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2015/01/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_16.html

 

2014 Year-End Case Summaries:

Sexual Misconduct:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_30.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_17.html

Sexual Assault of a Child:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/10/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Professional Negligence:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/09/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Administrative Disciplinary Actions:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/08/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Criminal Investigation Clearance:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_19.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/07/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers.html

Administrative Disciplinary Actions and Board Hearings:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_12.html

Larceny and Travel Voucher Fraud:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_883.html

Flying Evaluation Board (FEB):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2014/03/civilian-court-martial-defense-lawyers_11.html

 

2013 Year-End Case Summaries:

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-ii-constant-spread-of.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-constant-spread-of-misinformation.html

Flying Evaluation Board (FEB):

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/10/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military_29.html

Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, Maltreatment:

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/10/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-sexual.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/10/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

Administrative Discharge Board Hearing:

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/08/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

Officer Administrative Discharge Board Hearing (BOI, Show Cause):

http://www.militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/08/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

Officer Administrative Discharge Board Hearing (BOI, Show Cause):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/07/civilian-court-martial-lawyers.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/07/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/01/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

 

2012 Year-End Case Summaries:

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/12/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/11/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

Discharge Review Board (DRB):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/09/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-former.html

Larceny and Fraud:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/09/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-criminal.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/08/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-senior.html

Flying Evaluation Board:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military_27.html

Rape and Sexual Assault:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military_3508.html

Larceny and Fraud:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military_22.html

Administrative Disciplinary Action and Investigation:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military_939.html

Administrative Disciplinary Action:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military_21.html

Board of Corrections for Military Records (BCMR):

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/civilian-court-martial-lawyers-military.html

 

2011 Year-End Case Summaries:

Larceny and Administrative Discharge Board Hearing:

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

Larceny and Travel Voucher Fraud:

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

Alleged Violations of Lawful General Regulations:

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

Rape, Sexual Assault, Forcible Sodomy:

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

Use of Unlawful Anabolic Steroids:

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

MEB/PEB Disability Evaluation System:

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

Larceny and Officer Discharge Board Hearing (BOI, Show Cause):

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

MEB/PEB Disability Evaluation System:

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

While these military cases and courts-martial were successfully defended, it is important to understand that every case has different allegations, witnesses, evidence, legal issues, facts, and parties.  Consequently, 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 about the military justice system, please see our website:

http://militaryadvocate.com

We offer free consultations for a case you may be involved in.  Just call us. 

Thank you. 

By:  Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer

Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

https://militaryadvocate.com/

Blog postscript: I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) am a former active duty military lawyer (JAG). My perspectives and advice, therefore, are based upon my experience as military defense lawyer and as a civilian criminal defense lawyer practicing exclusively in the area of military law and military justice. This blog addresses issues in military law, military justice, military discipline, military defense, court-martial practice, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other military and/or legal topics. Nothing posted in this blog should be substituted for legal advice in any particular case. If you seek legal advice for a particular case, please contact The Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens for a free consultation. These military defense law offices are located in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, National Capital Region (NCR), but the military defense representation is worldwide – when necessary, the attorneys travel to wherever the client is stationed around the world.