JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas--Following an unit sweep urinalysis testing, a 17.5-year Petty Officer First Class found himself in an unexpected position: having to fight for his continued military career. After being notified of the positive urinalysis test, this noncommisisoned officer immediately found Veritas Military Law, to build a counter-offensive defense from jump. With the help … Continue reading 17.5-year Sailor Who Tested Positive for Cocaine Retained by AdSep Board
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Commander Withdraws Letter of Reprimand Alleging Sexual Assault by Texas Guardsman
Joint Base San Antonio, Texas--Being investigated by Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI) is a terrible way for servicemembers to start their career. But even for men and women of character, consensual interactions can result in your life being turned upside down and inside out. Here, a consensual tech school relationship a year later … Continue reading Commander Withdraws Letter of Reprimand Alleging Sexual Assault by Texas Guardsman
E-1 Facing 17 Years of Confinement Secures Plea Agreement for 3 Years, with Ability to Win Dismissal for Speedy Trial Violations
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas--An Airman Basic (Air Force E-1) found himself in pretrial confinement at the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center (county jail) facing numerous allegations of possessing and distrubiting child pornography (also referred to as child sexual abuse material--CSAM) as well as communicating indecent language. Mr. Tolin and his team jumped into the … Continue reading E-1 Facing 17 Years of Confinement Secures Plea Agreement for 3 Years, with Ability to Win Dismissal for Speedy Trial Violations
Officer Article 15 Set Aside for Alleged Delta-9 THC (Marijuana) Use
Joint Base San Antonio, Texas--When any military member tests positive on a random urinalysis (UA), their first stop should be to a trial lawyer who knows how to defend these cases. Here, a well-respected Air Force medical provider tested positive for delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid that provides the desired effects from marijuana. Many services … Continue reading Officer Article 15 Set Aside for Alleged Delta-9 THC (Marijuana) Use
18-year Desertion Case with International Complications Results in Administrative Separation Instead of Trial by Court-Martial
Lima, Peru--About 2% of the U.S. military are not citizens of the United States. See Foreign Nationals in the U.S. Armed Forces: Immigration Issues (2025). Many of those foreign nationals adopt the U.S. as their country and use their military service to prove their value to the U.S. as they begin their immigration journey. But … Continue reading 18-year Desertion Case with International Complications Results in Administrative Separation Instead of Trial by Court-Martial
Peer-Review Hearing Panel Recommends Full Restoration of Clinical Privileges in Response to Proposed Full Revocation
Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico--Military medical providers are required to be licensed by a home state, but their military superiors hold immense power over the status of their ability to practice medicine in the armed forces, as well as when they separate. In this particular case, the military medical provider had committed misconduct, saying … Continue reading Peer-Review Hearing Panel Recommends Full Restoration of Clinical Privileges in Response to Proposed Full Revocation
Pretrial Confinee Released After Hearing Reveals Illegal Pretrial Confinement of Enlisted Airman
Ramstein Air Base, Germany--Officers wield enormous power over enlisted servicemembers. One of those powers is the ability to confine an enlisted member with a low standard of probable cause simply by being an officer--any officer. See Rule 304(b), Rules for Courts-Martial. In general, the Air Force attempts to keep officers from steering too far by … Continue reading Pretrial Confinee Released After Hearing Reveals Illegal Pretrial Confinement of Enlisted Airman
Air Force Pays Settlement to Retired Navy E-8 for Wrongful Termination in U.S. Merit System Protection Board Appeal
F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming--Just like many military retirees, this retired Navy Senior Chief continued serving his country after hanging up his uniform by entering the civil service, moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to serve the Air Force. From there, this civil servant peformed well, earning positive reviews on his appraisals and being honored with … Continue reading Air Force Pays Settlement to Retired Navy E-8 for Wrongful Termination in U.S. Merit System Protection Board Appeal
Army OSTC Drops Allegation of Sexual Assault After Veritas Military Law Provides Exculpatory Evidence
Joint Base San Antonio, Texas--Being investigated by Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is not the way most soldiers want to spend their career. But even for those who stay on the right side of the law, simple consensual interactions can result in your life being turned upside down and inside out. What makes life harder … Continue reading Army OSTC Drops Allegation of Sexual Assault After Veritas Military Law Provides Exculpatory Evidence
Army O-5 Exonerated in AR 15-6 for False Allegations of Bullying and Counterproductive Leadership
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX--Over the last decade, there seems to have been a shift across the board in the military where alleged victims have gained so much power that many leaders are walking on eggshells. However, leadership tasks still must get done. Holding people accountable must still happen. Leading down and up is still a … Continue reading Army O-5 Exonerated in AR 15-6 for False Allegations of Bullying and Counterproductive Leadership
