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.

Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyer: End of Year Wrap-Up and Welcome to 2021

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Happy new year.  2020 has been a very difficult and tragic year for many.  We keep them in our thoughts and prayers.  We hope for a brighter 2021.  While the pandemic progressed through 2020, the military justice system pressed forward.  We want to sincerely thank our clients for allowing us the privilege of representing them and their families.  Thank you all so much for your service and your sacrifice!

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

Looking back on our 2020 cases, it was marked by positive outcomes and grateful clients – from court-martial trials dropped and won, administrative hearings successfully litigated, to successful appeals and responses to other military adverse actions and discipline.  These outcomes are extremely gratifying for us.  Some of the successes from this past year have been documented in our blog (when we have time to post updates).

Here are some links to blog posts describing the outcomes of some of my 2020 cases:

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

We are very thankful for the successful outcomes we have been able to secure for our clients this past year.  For ease of researching, here are links to blog posts, and case outcomes, from previous years (2011-2019):

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

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

- Deployed location in Afghanistan

- The Pentagon (Washington, DC)

- Fort Hood (Killeen, TX)

- Fort Bragg (Fayetteville, NC)

- Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX)

- Fort Carson (Colorado Springs, CO)

- Fort Drum (Watertown, NY)

- Duke Field (Crestview, FL)

- MCAS Cherry Point (Havelock, NC)

- NAS Pensacola (Florida)

- Washington Naval Yard (National Capital Region)

- U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO)

- Joint Base Andrews (Washington DC, National Capital Region)

- Tyndall AFB (Panama City, Florida)

- Travis AFB (California)

- Hill AFB (Salt Lake City, UT)

- Robins AFB (Georgia)

- Minot AFB (North Dakota)

- Maxwell AFB (Montgomery, AL)

- Holloman AFB (New Mexico)

- Beale AFB (California)

- Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland AFB (San Antonio, Texas)

- Little Rock AFB (Little Rock, Arkansas)

- Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph AFB (San Antonio, Texas)

- Eglin AFB (Florida)

- Hurlburt Field (Mary Esther, Florida)

- USAFCENT, Middle East

- USCENTCOM, MacDill AFB (Tampa, Florida)

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

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

- Attempt to Kill an Unborn Child (UCMJ Article 119A)

- Espionage (UCMJ Article 106) 

- Larceny, Wrongful Appropriation, BAH Fraud, PCS Fraud, Travel Voucher Fraud (UCMJ Article 121)

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

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

- Physical Assault and Assault Consummated by Battery (UCMJ Article 128)

- Various domestic violence and domestic abuse

- Various sexual abuse

- False Official Statement (UCMJ Article 107)

- Intent to Unlawfully Gain Advantage (Blackmail, UCMJ Article 127)

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

- UCMJ Article 134 offenses including:

 - Adultery

 - Fraternization

 - Sexual Harassment

 - Receipt, possession and/or distribution of child pornography

 - Obstruction of Justice

 - Wrongfully communicating a threat

 - Wrongfully posting sexual pictures online

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

- Court-martial trials (general court-martial and special court-martial)

- Administrative discharge boards, administrative separation boards

- Officer Elimination Actions, Board of Inquiry (BOI)

- Senior Officer Investigations and Discipline

- Officer Grade Determination (OGD)

- Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP)

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

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

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

- Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) cases in different military branches

- Medical De-Credentialing, Privileging Actions

- Flying Evaluation Boards (FEB)

- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

- Military Academy discipline, disenrollment, boards, and appeals

As we always warn, while the military court-martial trials and other military cases described in our blog posts were successfully defended against, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, evidence, and participants, and success in previous military courts-martial and military cases does not guarantee success in any particular future court-martial or military case.  No military lawyer or civilian defense lawyer, including those who specialize in military law, can guarantee the outcome of any military case or military trial. 

Given the potential consequences to military careers, families and personal freedom when facing military discipline, adverse action and/or court-martial trial, it is critical to be defended by a lawyer with experience in military law.  For those seeking assistance, we offer free initial case consultations. 

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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, P.C.
http://www.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: SENIOR FIELD GRADE MILITARY OFFICER REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY RICHARD V. STEVENS WINS SHOW CAUSE (DISCHARGE) BOARD AND IS RETAINED IN THE MILITARY

 

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a senior field grade military officer defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) was retained in the military after winning a litigated board of inquiry (BOI) hearing - involuntary administrative discharge board. 

In the military, involuntary administrative discharge board hearings are referred to as Boards of Inquiry (BOI), show cause boards, officer elimination actions, adsep boards, administrative separation actions, or administrative discharge boards.  Regardless of the label, this is an attempt by the military to kick the member out of the military. 

If a senior officer faces an involuntary administrative separation/discharge, and is discharged, they not only lose their military career, they often receive a negative discharge characterization - either a General Discharge or an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge.  In addition, they lose their future retirement and military benefits. 

Unlike a military court-martial trial, in which the government is required to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, the burden of proof on the government in a BOI hearing is much lower; it is simply a preponderance of the evidence.  That makes prevailing in a BOI much more challenging. 

Similar to a military court-martial, however, a BOI hearing involves a litigated case, including calling and cross-examining witnesses, presenting evidence, making closing arguments, and the Board Members deliberating and announcing their decision.

In this particular case, acts of misconduct and prior discipline were alleged.  After litigation of the case in the hearing, the three O-6 Board Panel Members returned a decision that the officer client should be retained in the military.  Because of the nature of administrative board hearings, which are closed, no further specifics about this case can be discussed. 

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 or case. 

For more information about the military justice system, particularly involuntary separation/discharge actions, please see:

https://militaryadvocate.com/practice-areas/administrative-dischargeseparation/

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 LAWYERS: MILITARY SENIOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY RICHARD V. STEVENS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF ATTEMPT TO KILL UNBORN CHILD IN COURT-MARTIAL TRIAL (UCMJ Article 119a)

 

Military Defense Lawyer (Former JAG Attorney) News:

Recently, a military senior noncommissioned officer who faced a general court-martial (GCM) in which he was accused of domestic violence was found not guilty of attempt to kill an unborn child (UCMJ Article 119a).  The accused military member was defended by military law attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.).

The military SNCO client was accused of multiple acts of domestic violence.  Prior to trial, he had made written statements that included damaging admissions.  He was convicted of the acts he admitted to in his pretrial statements.  However, he was also accused of attempt to kill his unborn child when his former wife was pregnant.  He pled not guilty to this allegation, and it was litigated at trial. 

The allegation ended up being based solely on the testimony of the complainant, as the medical records, pregnancy test, and timeline did not support the claim.  The complainant was cross-examined about the allegation, and her claim became even more suspect based on her answers.  Even though the government had an expert forensic nurse, they did not call her to testify about this allegation, likely because the objective evidence did not support the allegation.  Ultimately, the client was found not guilty of the allegation.

Had there been a conviction regarding this allegation, the client would have faced the possibility of life in prison.  Thankfully, that did not happen.  While this serious allegation in this military court-martial case was successfully defended, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, and success in previous cases does not guarantee success in any particular future case.  No military lawyer or civilian defense lawyer, including those who specialize in military law, can guarantee the outcome of any military trial or case.

In addition to the allegation in this case, Attorney Richard V. Stevens has defended multiple military cases in which there were allegations of murder or manslaughter.  This includes cases out of combat operations, in which use of lethal force was questioned.  For more information about the military justice system, particularly cases alleging murder or manslaughter, see:

https://militaryadvocate.com/military-offenses/murder-manslaughter-homicide-defense/

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.