CIVILIAN COURT-MARTIAL DEFENSE LAWYER: MILITARY DEFENSE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD V. STEVENS

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Military Anthrax Vaccinations

As you may know, I (attorney Richard Stevens) have written several blog posts in opposition to the mandatory military anthrax vaccinations. Please see:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/09/montel-williams-show-illnesses-after.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/09/victim-of-military-anthrax-vaccine.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/08/links-to-anthrax-vaccine-website-and.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/former-usaf-jag-disabled-by-anthrax.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2006/12/more-on-military-anthrax-vaccinations.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2006/11/military-anthrax-vaccinations-are-they.html

I haven’t written any posts on the military anthrax vaccination program in quite some time. However, I was just alerted to an article on the subject that is definitely worth reading. It’s an article by Deborah Rudacille of the Baltimore Examiner. In her article, Ms. Rudacille reports:

“Between 1998 and 2000, the first two years of the mandatory vaccination program, approximately 20,765 troops were hospitalized, according to vaccination data that the Pentagon long withheld from lawmakers. The illnesses ranged from systemic reactions such as numbness, joint pain and extreme fatigue to autoimmune diseases such as lupus, musculo-skeletal disorders and other chronic conditions.

It is impossible to say with certainty how many have fallen ill after getting the shots because no one is keeping exact count.

The Food and Drug Administration, however, has confirmed 21 deaths following anthrax vaccination…”

So many servicemen and women have apparently been injured by these vaccinations, and I have still to see any data suggesting the vaccine has saved even one person. Yet, the combination of huge defense contracts and the DoD’s refusal to admit they were/are wrong will not allow the vaccination program to die – while the vaccination continues to cause military members to become ill and die.

To read Ms. Rudacille’s article, please go to:

http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/112008anthraxpart2.html

Here are some others:

http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/112008anthrax.html

http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/112008anthraxletter.html

http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/crime/Scientific_impossibility.html

Why is it that we will have to wait on the judgment of history to acknowledge the initial impulsiveness and lingering (and tragic) stupidity of this program? Money and hard-headedness, that’s why.

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 Rape Cases, Military Sexual Assault Cases, and other Alleged Military Sex Crimes and Military Sex Offenses

I (attorney Richard Stevens) was recently asked to compile links to my posts about military rape cases, military sexual assault cases and other alleged military sex crimes. For ease of access to these posts (instead of having to search through the blog archives), I have compiled the following links...

Posts About Military Sex Crime Cases Generally:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/rape-and-sexual-assault-allegations-in.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/rape-and-sexual-assault-allegations-in_13.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/rape-and-sexual-assault-allegations-in_15.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/08/military-sex-scandals-another-blog-post.html

Posts About Some Military Rape and Military Sex Crime Cases I have Defended:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/11/sexual-assault-charges-and-court.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/2007/06/rape-charge-dropped-against.html

Posts About the Business of Being a Defense Lawyer in the Military Justice System and Generally:

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/01/our-military-defense-law-firm-we.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/07/value-of-good-defense-lawyer-you-might.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/06/cost-of-overzealous-prosecution.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-can-you-defend-them-duke-lacrosse.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/district-attorney-in-duke-university.html

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2007/04/unequal-justice-military-courts-are.html

Please understand that I don’t publish blog posts on every 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 cases/links above 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 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

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Recent Cases of Attorney Richard V. Stevens

I (attorney Richard Stevens) am far from a prolific blogger; however, I do try to provide occasional updates on our latest news. I was recently 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). Based on that request, I have compiled the following links:

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

http://militaryadvocate.blogspot.com/2008/11/military-officer-represented-by.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 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 cases/links above 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 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

Sunday, November 16, 2008

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