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
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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
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
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
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
Officer NJP Withdrawn for Negligent Discharge of Firearm
Camp Scorpion, Afghanistan--Deployed O-3 offered non-judicial punishment in the CENTCOM AOR for negligently discharging his fiream while cleaning it in his deployed "barracks." Mr. Tolin worked with this client to take responsibility, while obtaining support from other servicemembers to prove this officer's worth to the mission. Ultimately, the NJP was withdrawn, and the officer was … Continue reading Officer NJP Withdrawn for Negligent Discharge of Firearm
