Fort Polk, Louisiana--High-speed former company commander was retained by a Board of Inquiry held at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. This field grade officer took on the mantle of command, but ultimately had an AR 15-6 substantiated against him, as he made the mistake of putting mission before people, without recognition in … Continue reading Army O-4 and Former Commander Retained by Board
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Following Counter-Investigation by Veritas Military Law, Air Force OSTC Drops False Allegations of Rape and Domestic Violence
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina--In the military, a common theme of couples on the rocks is allegations of serious criminal misconduct. Especially for active-duty service members, spouses understand how easy it is to make allegations, how serious the military treats these cases now, and the career-ending implications they can have with just their … Continue reading Following Counter-Investigation by Veritas Military Law, Air Force OSTC Drops False Allegations of Rape and Domestic Violence
Commander-Directed Investigation Unsubstantiated Against O-5 Squadron Commander
Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi--A squadron commander in the 81st Training Wing (home to the Air Force's largest technical training group) was brought in to clean up a squadron with many issues. Throughout this O-5 commander's tour, the commander took the much-needed steps of holding members accountable at all levels of the squadron. However, holding … Continue reading Commander-Directed Investigation Unsubstantiated Against O-5 Squadron Commander
Magistrate Court Petty Offense Dismissed Against Retired Navy E-8
Cheyenne, Wyoming--A retired Senior Chief from the Navy was exonerated with the help of Veritas Military Law, when a petty offense criminal action against him was dismissed by Magistrate Judge Scott Klosterman. Each military service uses the federal magistrate program differently. Even different installations within a service have differing magistrate court/petty offense programs. In this … Continue reading Magistrate Court Petty Offense Dismissed Against Retired Navy E-8
Alleged Deserter with Mental Health Concerns Avoids General Court-Martial Conviction
Fort Cavazos, Texas--After years of dealing with mental-health issues stemming from his service at then-Fort Hood, Texas, this Veritas Military Law client successfuly avoided a conviction concerning allegations of desertion stemming more than a decade. With Mr. Tolin's assistance, this former E-4 successfully secured a Chapter 10 discharge, avoiding a court-martial and potential federal conviction … Continue reading Alleged Deserter with Mental Health Concerns Avoids General Court-Martial Conviction
Female Officer Exonerated from False AR 15-6 Adverse Findings of Fraternization
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii--The problem we see with commander-directed investigations (AR 15-6s in the Army) is they take a completely inexperienced service member (who just barely outranks the accused) and turns them into an "investigator." The only training they get often comes from a JAG who maybe knows more about investigations than the "investigator," sometimes only because … Continue reading Female Officer Exonerated from False AR 15-6 Adverse Findings of Fraternization
Retired Soldier Exonerated Through General Court-Martial Dismissal of Sexual Assault Allegations
Fort Belvoir, Virginia--Following a multi-year saga, this LTC Retired finally can enjoy his retirement in peace, after the convening authority dimissed two charges referred against him: one for sexual assault, and one for assault consummated by a battery on his son. *** Near the end of his active-duty career, an Army LTC began dating an … Continue reading Retired Soldier Exonerated Through General Court-Martial Dismissal of Sexual Assault Allegations
High-Visibility O-6 Full Acquittal at General Court-Martial of Domestic Violence Allegations
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland--Justice finally served in the National Capital Region (Military District of Washington), where an Air Force Colonel had been fighting for his freedom and future for years, after a bad breakup with his ex-wife. The Defense was a sight to see as the team of defense lawyers, paralegal, and defense investigator teamed … Continue reading High-Visibility O-6 Full Acquittal at General Court-Martial of Domestic Violence Allegations
Dismissal of Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC Allegations at General Court-Martial
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska--A young officer stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota unknowingly tested positive for delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and small quantities of delta-9 THC. He was brought in to OSI, they tested his vape with his consent, and let him go on his way. It turns out his nicotine vape had … Continue reading Dismissal of Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC Allegations at General Court-Martial
Rescue Defense Counsel Full Acquittal at General Court-Martial of Rape and Domestic Violence Allegations
MacDill Air Force Base, Florida--Tremendous wins often start from the saddest of circumstances, and this case is no different. Our NCO client was juggling the life with two women, his wife and his ex-wife, and had a child with each. It got too much for his second wife, and she concocted the worst of lies … Continue reading Rescue Defense Counsel Full Acquittal at General Court-Martial of Rape and Domestic Violence Allegations
