Attorney Richard V. Stevens Returns from South Korea - Happy Belated Veteran's Day!

I (attorney Richard Stevens) just returned from South Korea. I traveled there for a motion hearing in a court-martial case, and my trip took me through Seoul to Deagu (Camp Henry, Camp Walker, Camp George). Because of my trip, I was unable to post a message for Veteran's Day.

The trip, however, exemplified for me the impact our veterans have had on the world. As you travel through Seoul, and throughout South Korea, you are struck by what a modern country it is, compared with the Korea of the 1950s.

The war in Korea doesn't get the recognition that other American wars have received, but the impact of that war on the fortunes of the two Koreas is as stark as the satellite image above. Clearly, the north has been left in the dark.

Not only should we honor all of our veterans for their courage and sacrifices, we should also recognize how they have changed the face of the world for the better. Whether it was defeating fascism or communism in the past, defeating terrorism now, or championing other worthy causes around the world throughout history, the fact remains that the world is a much better and safer place because of what our American military men and women have done.

Thank you veterans!

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

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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.

Sexual Assault Charges and Court-Martial Dropped for Military Enlisted Member Defended by Attorney Richard V. Stevens

Recently an enlisted military member (E-4) facing military sexual assault charges had the charges and court-martial dropped by the government in favor of an administrative resolution. The accused military member was defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

The government claimed the accused military member sexually assaulted two adult female acquaintances. The case was aggressively defended against at the pretrial Article 32 hearing and was set for trial within the month when it was dropped. In addition to contested legal issues in the case, the contested factual issues centered on the credibility of the allegations and the government’s witnesses.

The maximum authorized punishment for a conviction would have included significant prison time. For clients represented/defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens, that brings to twelve, the number of military rape, sexual assault and sexual offense cases in just the last few years which did not result in a court-martial conviction for the government – either because the case was dismissed/dropped or because the client was found not guilty (complete acquittal). Please see previous blog posts for descriptions of those cases.

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

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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.

Military Officer Represented by Attorney Richard V. Stevens Cleared in Probe

Recently a company grade military officer represented by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) was cleared in a probe by military officials. The defense submitted a rebuttal to the issues and no adverse actions were taken against the client. Due to the nature of the subject matter and the probe, no further details are available.

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

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.

Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens Relocates to Colorado

I (attorney Richard V. Stevens) have relocated my practice (The Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

As many of you know, I am a former military JAG attorney who now, as a civilian criminal defense attorney, focuses solely on defending military members facing courts-martial and other military adverse actions, discipline and investigations. throughout my career, I have years of military defense, military law (JAG, UCMJ), and military trial experience, both as a military lawyer and as a civilian defense attorney. While my military defense law firm in Colorado is now local to Ft. Carson, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, the Air Force Academy and Buckley AFB, my military defense law practice is worldwide. I travel to the location of the client to provide defense services, no matter where the client is stationed. I still represent members of all service branches stationed and serving around the world.

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.