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Timothy J. Bilecki
Managing Attorney
Timothy J. Bilecki is the founder and Managing Attorney of Bilecki Law Group, PLLC, a Tampa law firm representing service members worldwide in courts-martial, military investigations, and related military justice matters. A former officer in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, Tim knows how military cases are investigated and prosecuted. He knows how fast a single accusation can put a service member's freedom, career, reputation, and family at risk.
Tim's approach starts from a hard truth: in today's military justice system, being innocent is no longer enough. By the time a service member learns of the investigation, CID, OSI, NCIS, or CGIS already has a head start. Statements taken. Phones seized. Digital evidence pulled. The command briefed. Looking for reasonable doubt is not their job. So Tim gets involved before the government's theory hardens, and he conducts his own investigation: preserving evidence before it can disappear, locking down the timeline, hunting for witnesses the government never talked to, and bringing in investigators and digital forensic examiners when the case turns on data. He puts the government's case together the way trial counsel would try it, then takes it apart element by element. He challenges the government's evidence in pretrial motions and fights to keep it out of the courtroom. The government is already building its case. The only question is whether anyone is building yours.
"If you play the game by their rules and on their battlefield, you've handed them every advantage. Don't play by their rules. Give them the last thing they were looking for... a FIGHT!"
Education, Bar Admission, and Trial Training
Tim earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College in 1999, his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002, and his Master of Business Administration from Babson College in 2022, graduating summa cum laude. He is an alumnus of the National Criminal Defense College.
Tim was admitted to The Florida Bar on 31 October 2002. He is a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida. Tim represents service members as civilian defense counsel in courts-martial worldwide.
Trial Work and Press Coverage
Examples from Tim's closing arguments appear in Michael Waddington's 2018 book, Kick-Ass Closings: A Guide to Giving the Best Closing Argument of Your Life. His work as defense counsel has drawn national and international press coverage, including Stars and Stripes, the Associated Press, The Japan Times, and The Guardian.
Beyond the Courtroom
Tim resides in Tampa with his wife and is the father of two sons and two daughters. His oldest son is an enlisted Marine. His passions outside the law are international travel, auto racing, and Porsches.
If you are a service member facing a court-martial, military investigation, or related military justice matter, contact Bilecki Law Group to request a case evaluation.
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Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Saved my Career, The Best Military Defense Team: Bilecki Law Group Sets the Standard, Hire Faster than Quick!
If you are a service member facing a serious, career-ending administrative action like I was, hire the Bilecki Law Group. Money well spent, do not think that mediocre legal support will help, it won't. I am so happy they took my case and saved my life's work. I brought them on to defend my 20-year...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2026
Highly knowledgeable and Direct – Exceptional Military Counsel
I consulted with Attorney Bilecki regarding a permanent GOMOR,and he provided invaluable guidance. He is incredibly detailed, highly knowledgeable, and compelling in his approach. I especially appreciated his transparency regarding his fees and what he charges; he tells you exactly where you stand wi...
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
The Best Military Defense Team
I reached out to Bilecki Law Group initially for help putting together a GOMOR rebuttal. Tim and Ben immediately got to work putting everything together and helping to prepare for all possible outcomes. The rebuttal was very effective pointing out evidence that was entirely false, so effective in fac...
Posted by Ed | September 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Tim Bilecki and Ben Gold are the best military attorneys in the market
If you are reading this review, you are likely in serious legal trouble in the military. I am here to tell you that time is not on your side. If you are searching for the best possible attorney to help you in your current situation. Look no further because Tim Bilecki and Ben Gold are the best milita...
Posted by Franck | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Tim Bilecki the Ringmaster, exposer of snake liars&charlatans
1st you are or want to get married start saving money to hire Tim Bilecki as you never know. If you need someone to defend you, Tim Bilecki is worth his weight in gold&then some! Divorce can get nasty&society now works that even a crazy false/weak allegation from any woman will turn your life upside ...
"I had the great opportunity to work with Tim when he was Senior Defense Counsel for the Pacific Rim Region (Korea, Japan). Tim is one of the best military law attorneys in the world, no question. He is intensely aggressive, but controlled, with a keen legal mind that is incomparable. He is a great lawyer, and his results reflect that."
"Tim Bilecki is a hard hitting criminal lawyer that has well deserved reputation for being a highly skilled and aggressive court martial defense lawyer defending serious criminal cases. When I worked with him in Korea and Japan, JAG prosecutors feared fighting him at trial. Why? He comes out fighting and often gets an outstanding result. He has an exceptional track record in cases where the odds are stacked against his client. I highly endorse Tim if you are facing court martial or criminal charges."
"I faced TIm several times over my military career- I would recommend him to anyone facing a court-martial."
"Tim is an oustanding litigator and advocate. Tim's passion for assisting Soldiers is only outweighed by his knowledge and skill in the court room. I keep Tim's number on speed dial. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Tim is a great advocate. I highly recommend Tim and know that he always does great work for his clients."
"Tim Bilecki is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is very passionate about providing excellent criminal defense representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is probably the best attorney I have ever encountered. He is constantly seeking to be the best and it certainly shows by his case record. Very impressed by Tim and endorse him as probably the best military criminal defense attorney that I have met or even heard of."
"Iron Sharpens Iron! Tim Bilecki is the most challenging attorney I have ever opposed. We had several good battles during our time together in Korea. Tim is passionate and zealous about his craft. He will flat out work his opposition. He is a masterful storyteller. Last, but not least, he uses his keen intellect to master complex legal issues for the benefit of his clients."
"A solid track record that comes from a solid knowledge of the law and solid experience in the courtroom. If you doubt it, just read the praise he gets from his clients, the endorsements from respectful attorneys, better yet, take a look at the last 100 cases page on his web site. If you have a military justice question, he is your man. As simple as that. I highly recommend him to you. His reputation will precede him. And it can only help you."
"I endorse this lawyer. He aggressively works to file every pre trial motion possible to advantage his clients for the best resolution at trial. He knows the law and takes advantage of it to help his clients. Not only that but Tim is very easy to communicate with and he understands each client's individual needs. He is dedicated to each of his clients and often sacrafices his personal time to get done what needs to get done for his clients."
"Tim Bilecki is an aggressive, no-nonsense military defense attorney. I strongly recommend him to any service member facing courts-martial or an administrative proceeding."
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Top Rated Attorney, Avvo
2020
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2019
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2019
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
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2018
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2017
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2016
Top Rated Attorney, Avvo
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
EXPY - Commemorative Award, National Academy of Experts, Writers and Speakers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2013
Quilt Award - Commemorative Award, National Academy of Best Selling Authors
2012
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army Trial Defense Service
2008
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army Pacific
2008
Overseas Service Ribbon, US Army
2008
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, US Army
2008
Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Task Force - Balikatan, Philippines
2005
Army Superior Unit Award, US Army Trial Defense Service
2005
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, US Army
2005
Army Commendation Medal, US Army Trial Defense Service
2003
Army Service Ribbon, US Army
2021 - Present
Managing Attorney, Bilecki Law Group, PLLC
2014 - 2021
Managing Partner, Bilecki & Tipon, LLLC
2010 - 2014
Partner, The Bilecki Law Group, LLLC
2003 - 2010
Senior Defense Counsel, United States Army Trial Defense Service, Pacific Rim
2000 - 2002
Law Clerk, The Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A.
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Hirschhorn & Bieber
1995 - 1999
Consultant, Nationwide Paging, Inc.
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, Greater Boston Legal Services
2015 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Worldwide Registry of Executives & ProfessionalsLifetime Member
2014 - Present
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2013 - Present
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2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
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2003 - Present
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National Criminal Defense CollegeAlumnus
No basis for either alleged sexual touch and no basis for the alleged chaplain confidentiality breach. Basis found only for the GOMOR in the AMHRR and conduct unbecoming. Captain retained.
Every charged sexual offense, every charged sentinel offense, and the resisting apprehension charge defeated. Seven complete acquittals and one ordinary battery lesser included offense. Fifteen days and no punitive discharge or adjudged forfeitures.
Five specifications reduced to one plea. Forty-five days, no punitive discharge, and an approved Army retirement.
Thirty-one specifications and 525 years of exposure reduced to nine guilty specifications and a 20-year ceiling. Twenty-two specifications placed on the dismissal track, broad Army immunity secured, no fine or forfeitures, and a dishonorable discharge.
Eighteen months confinement. Bad-Conduct Discharge, not Dishonorable Discharge. No forfeitures. No reduction. E-4 paygrade preserved through confinement. Two Article 120 abusive sexual contact specifications withdrawn at plea.
BAH / OHA fraud investigation resolved administratively with a GOMOR. No charges preferred. No court-martial. Colonel allowed to retire.
Full acquittal after fully contested general court-martial to members. Not guilty of all charges and specifications.
Not guilty of both Article 120 sexual assault specifications, including the etizolam allegation. Guilty of Article 90 no-contact-order violation and Article 128b strangulation. Sentenced to 6 months confinement, dismissal, and a reprimand.
Eight specifications cut to three. Distribution specifications withdrawn. BCD, not DD. 24 months confinement.
OSTC deferred the covered offense. No action taken by command.
Plea. Most domestic-violence specifications dismissed. Time served. No punitive discharge.
Plea Agreement at general court martial; numerous specifications dismissed after arraignment; 14 years confinement, reduction to E-1, Dishonorable Discharge; military judge stated on the record that consecutive sentences would have run over 100 years.
Plea to three Article 120c specifications. CSAM, obstruction, false official statement, and attempted recording dismissed. 30 months confinement concurrent. Reduction to E-1. Total forfeitures. Dishonorable Discharge.
Full acquittal after fully contested members trial. Not guilty of all charges and specifications.
Referred general court-martial resolved by plea. Burglary charges withdrawn and dismissed. Sentenced to 18 months confinement, bad-conduct discharge, and reduction to E-1.
Court-martial investigation ended with no preferral, no NJP, and no GOMOR.
Verbal counseling only. No adverse action taken.
OSTC deferred charging; FAP closed unfounded; Florida emergency custody motion denied; no court martial, NJP, LOR, LOA, GOMOR, or adverse administrative action.
GOMOR permanently filed in AMHRR; no Show Cause Board / Officer Elimination; no NJP; no court martial.
AdSep Board found basis and recommended OTH; defense Letter of Deficiency submitted; CMC declined to separate; Master Sergeant retained on active duty.
Pre-preferral and Article 32 representation. Article 32 PHO recommended GCM. Final disposition outside scope of BLG engagement.
Charges withdrawn and dismissed after Article 32.
Likely court-martial matter reduced to NJP on driving-related misconduct only. No court-martial. No show cause / BOI.
Article 15 imposed and not appealed. GOMOR permanently filed in AMHRR. HRC RET13 / QMP referral notified. NOT processed for administrative separation.
Full acquittal. Not guilty of all charges and specifications.
Article 120 and Article 134 dismissed after arraignment. SPCM plea on Article 128 only. Medical retirement preserved.
Charge sheet restructured from 29 to 15 specifications at referral. 30 days confinement. No Dismissal. Retirement approved.
No Article 120 charge. Article 92 charge dismissed. Summary court-martial withdrawn. No action taken.
Three specifications withdrawn and dismissed. Plea to two larceny specifications. 45 days concurrent confinement. No Dismissal.
Article 120 and Article 128 withdrawn and dismissed pre-trial. No court-martial. No SORNA.
Referred general court-martial resolved by resignation for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial.
Snapchat specification withdrawn and dismissed. Plea on the single iPhone specification. BCD and confinement under the 18-month cap. No Dishonorable Discharge.
No adverse action taken following AR 15-6 rebuttal. No GOMOR. No NJP. No punishment. Returned to command in April 2026.
NJP imposed. GOMOR filed. Conditional Waiver accepted with General (UHC). No court-martial. No OTH.
No further contact. No command action. No military case opened. Promotion track preserved.
All five Article 120b specifications, Article 131b, and Article 134 dismissed. Article 119b SPCM plea. No SORNA. 20-year retirement.
Article 80 attempted Article 120b specifications withdrawn and dismissed. SPCM plea to single Article 134 indecent language specification. 30 days confinement, BCD. No SORNA.
NCIS interview blocked. No UCMJ charges. No GOMOR. No AdSep. Retained on active duty.
BAH and OHA fraud investigation resolved with GOMOR. No preferral. No court-martial.
Article 80 attempted murder withdrawn and dismissed. SPCM plea to a single Article 128b. Resignation accepted General (UHC).
All charges withdrawn and dismissed. Retained on active duty.
GOMOR withdrawn in its entirety. No AMHRR filing. No AdSep. Retained on active duty.
Full acquittal. Not guilty of all charges and specifications.
Article 120 never preferred. SPCM plea on Articles 92, 133, 134. No Dismissal. No SORNA. BOI waived.
All charges withdrawn and dismissed by OSTC. GOMOR withdrawn. Retained on active duty.
OSTC declined Article 120 court-martial. Article 120 dropped at NJP. No SORNA. Retained on active duty.
OSTC deferred for insufficient evidence. No charges preferred. No SORNA.
All charges withdrawn and dismissed. SecAF approved Resignation in Lieu of Court-Martial. No SORNA. No federal felony.
Florida criminal case dismissed via Nolle Prosequi. Army GOMOR filed. No court-martial. No AdSep. TS/SCI clearance retained.
Article 134 NOT GUILTY. No punitive discharge. Retained on active duty.
All preferred charges withdrawn and dismissed after Article 32. Airman separated General (Under Honorable Conditions). No court martial. No SORNA.
NJP on single Article 80 attempt-to-patronize specification. AdSep at General (Under Honorable Conditions). No court martial. No federal conviction. No federal sex offender registration.
Article 15 refused. Summary Court-Martial withdrawn on R.C.M. 1303 objection. GOMOR withdrawn. No court-martial.
OSTC deferred. No charges preferred. No adverse action.
No charges preferred on Article 120 or Article 128b. Resolved at single Article 134 extramarital conduct NJP. No court martial. No SORNA. No administrative separation. Soldier retained.
OSTC declined court martial referral. AdSep board never convened. Largo PD case dismissed. Sailor retained Honorable.
OSTC deferred. No charges preferred. No adverse action.
No adverse action. No GOMOR. No OER referral. No AdSep. No Board of Inquiry.
Night of Drinking Ends in Motel and Sex Assault Allegations, Bilecki Exposes Lie
Bilecki Averts Charges for Army SGT in BAH Case in Korea
If they use an innocent person or a guilty person to induce that fear, it still works the same.
Major’s Dance and Courtesy Lead to Sex Assault Claim, Honorable Discharge
Plea on Specification 1 only. Specification 2 dismissed at providence. No punitive discharge. Retired at last honorable rank.
However, the charges were never referred to trial because the complainant withdrew her participation, likely due to the defense’s efforts at the Article 32 hearing, and the case was disposed of administratively.
Bilecki Secures SILT for Navy Seaman in Sex Assault Case in Hawaii
Bilecki Ensures GOMOR for Baseless Sex Assault Claim Withdrawn and Destroyed
After a week-long trial where our investigation took it to the prosecution’s case, and our aggressive cross-examination obliterated the prosecution’s witnesses, the Airman was found not guilty of two of the charges.
Bilecki’s Investigation Leads to No Charges for Navy Chief in Sex Assault Case
No court martial charges were preferred against the Petty Officer First Class following the submission of findings from the defense team’s investigation.
A Navy Petty Officer Second Class at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam became entangled in a serious legal matter when he received a package containing a substantial quantity of controlled substances.
After a week-long trial, the court found the Corporal not guilty of all charges and specifications.
The Marine pleaded guilty to violating military orders and committing adultery but not guilty to sexual assault and assault with a deadly weapon.
The Petty Officer First Class was found not guilty on all charges and specifications, underscoring the importance of a detailed and strategic defense in cases involving complex issues like consent and intoxication.
The board members took the zero tolerance for drugs seriously and recommended administrative separation.
Navy NCO Trapped in NCIS Minor Sex Sting Operation, Serves 6 Months
After doing so, the case was closed out by CID and no court martial charges were preferred.
Immediately after being retained, we spoke with the prosecution team and negotiated a plea agreement in the best interest of the Marine, and frankly, the Marine Corps.
The result for our client after a 5-day trial was not guilty of all charges and specifications.
In the end, the Naval Officer was able to avoid adverse administrative action and continue her service in the Navy.
The result of Bilecki’s tenacity and mastery of the military justice system resulted in our client receiving only a discharge and all charges withdrawn.
No Charges Preferred for Airman in Sex Assault Case After Legal Battle
Their efforts led to the GOMOR being filed locally.
Following this accusation, the Petty Officer received a notice of administrative separation but was not entitled to an administrative separation board, which is often a critical avenue for defense in such cases.
Consequently, the investigation was concluded as unsubstantiated, and no adverse actions were taken against the Sailor.
Ultimately, our vigorous defense strategy led to an acquittal on most charges.
Moreover, he only received a reduction in rank to E-3 and was able to retire from the Marine Corps with no punitive discharge.
The prosecution team had no choice but to do the right thing, and court martial charges were not preferred.
Sailor Faces Claims for Inappropriate Recording, Bilecki Clears Charges
Full acquittal across all charges and specifications. No federal conviction, no SORNA, no federal felony.
Retaining Defense Attorney Early Saves Airman From Court Martial Charges
Once the information from our investigation was brought to light, the charges against our client with withdrawn and dismissed.
Negotiations led to a Separation in Lieu of Trial (SILT), which was approved, resulting in all charges being withdrawn and dismissed.
Despite the vigorous defense, the panel found the Petty Officer guilty.
Sailors’ Wife Travels Lead to BAH Case, Bilecki Points Out Misunderstanding
Although his driving privileges were suspended, the crucial outcome was the preservation of his status and career in the Marine Corps.
As a result, the Marine was sentenced to one year and one day in confinement and received a Bad Conduct Discharge.
The charges were then withdrawn and dismissed.
The board found no basis for misconduct, allowing the Specialist to be retained in the Army.
All sexual assault charges were dismissed, and our client would not have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Our client received 18 months of confinement and a mandatory dishonorable discharge despite the government asking for significantly more time.
The outcome of the rebuttal was that the GOMOR was only filed locally, which means it would not follow him throughout the rest of his career.
The CSM had too much to lose to risk it to free JAG’s defense counsel, and he knew better than to plead guilty.
Bilecki Gets GOMOR Rescinded for 1LT Facing Fraternization for Helping Colleague
SFC Alleges Sex Assault After Dispute Over Her Transfer, Bilecki Intervenes
So much so that although it took the Marine Corps 18 months to get this case to trial and 5 days to argue the case at trial, it took the jury just 43 minutes to come back with a full acquittal.
Bilecki’s Methodical Approach Convinces CID to Close Sexual Assault Case
Yet, after rigorous cross-examination of the agent and examination of their tactics, the jury convicted him, resulting in a three-year confinement sentence.
Robust Defense Clears Marine of Ex-Girlfriend’s Assault Claims After Breakup
No Adverse Action Taken for Army CPT in Sex Assault Case After Robust Defense
That’s a full acquittal for the man who committed the sum of his adult life to the defense of this nation.
Thanks to our efforts, the charges were dropped before they ever reached the preferral stage.
Bilecki Rebuts Charges Against Army LT for Using Racial Epithet
Again, they just need their convictions to feed the system, and an innocent man makes a good public example just as well as a guilty man.
Ultimately, no charges were preferred against the Soldier; he was removed from the IFSTE list and allowed to PCS to his new duty assignment and continue serving in the Army.
Bilecki Gets SILT for Marine PFC Facing Cocaine and Sexual Assault Charges
After a nearly week-long trial, the panel members found our client Not Guilty of all charges and specifications.
This resolution also prevented the government from preferring court martial charges against him.
Because the military justice system is what it is, a GOMOR was filed, but we were able to ensure it was only filed locally.
With the obvious element of RAD injected into the trial, the SFC only received 18 months of confinement and a dishonorable discharge.
We mounted an aggressive defense, and because of our ability to wield the truth with precision, we were able to prevent any court martial charges from being preferred against our client.
The outcome once Bilecki got involved was time served plus 179 days.
Retaining Military Sex Assault Lawyer Early Makes All the Difference for PV2
After a week-long trial, the panel found our client not guilty of all charges and specifications.
The investigation concluded as unfounded following the intervention of Bilecki’s law firm, ensuring no further legal or administrative actions were taken against the Lieutenant Colonel.
Based on the GOMOR rebuttal, the Commanding General concurred and locally filed the GOMOR.
Not Guilty on all counts.
So much so that when presented to military prosecutors, no charges were preferred against the Marine and allowed him to continue his career without impediment.
The strategic approach and negotiations led to a resolution where the Airman was found not guilty of all charges except for one specification of larceny.
This strategic decision resulted in the withdrawal and dismissal of the more severe abusive sexual contact charges.
Army Major Faces False Sex Harassment Allegations, Bilecki Exposes Lie
As a result of these findings, no court martial charges were preferred against the Captain, and he did not face any adverse administrative action.
Bilecki Negotiates Pre-Trial Agreement for Soldier Entangled in Multiple Charges
Army SSG Charged with Evading a Juicy Bar Bill, Bilecki Rebuts
The Sailor was criminally charged with sexual assault, and no action whatsoever was taken against the married female Marine.
Marine Fast-Tracked for OTH Discharge for Hazing, Bilecki Gets Charges Dismissed
OSTC deferred. No charges preferred. No adverse action.
All seven Article 120b specifications dismissed. Plea limited to Article 128 spouse battery and Article 134 possession. Bad Conduct Discharge in lieu of mandatory Dishonorable Discharge.
The jury, persuaded by Bilecki’s defense, acquitted the Staff Sergeant of all charges and specifications, granting a full acquittal.
After a lengthy hearing, the board members unanimously found no serious misconduct and retained the Client in the Navy.
Bilecki Negotiates Pre-Trial Agreement for Army E-4 Charged with Cocaine
GOMOR filed locally only, not in the AMHRR; no court-martial; no NJP; no administrative separation; no Board of Inquiry.
These arguments, coupled with the careful dismantling of the prosecution’s case, led to the PFC being fully acquitted of all charges and specifications.
GCM reduced to Summary Court Martial
Based on the evidence we put on at trial on the merits and the sentencing case, the panel sentenced our client to a two-grade reduction and 30 days of confinement.
This strategy worked, and the case was resolved with a General Officer Letter of Reprimand (GOMOR).
Army Captain Facing a Slew of Driving-Related Charges Averts Court Martial
After one week of trial, the panel fully acquitted our client.
This decision effectively removed the imminent threat of a federal conviction and preserved the Staff Sergeant’s military career.
As a result of Bilecki’s early intervention, charges were never preferred at a court as it was determined that there was no probable cause for the sexual assault charges.
Not only were all charges withdrawn, but the Marine was able to reenlist and receive a promotion.
As a result of Bilecki’s work, the Lieutenant Colonel ended up with a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) and he was even able to ensure GOMOR was only filed locally.
Show Cause Board found No Basis on DoDD 1344.10 Political Activities theory. Title 10 and speech-link issues preserved for appellate review.
Acquitted on fourteen of sixteen specifications, including every strangulation theory. No punitive discharge.
Charges preferred March 2024 on four charges and nine specifications; BLG representation concluded after preferral; final disposition outside scope of BLG engagement.
AdSep Board found No Basis. Marine retained on active duty. Rank preserved.
Bilecki was able to fight for the Lieutenant and see to it that the GOMOR was only filed locally.
Captain's Mast on Article 92 only. Article 91 dismissed. No court martial. No administrative separation.
Full acquittal on all three Article 120 sexual assault specifications. No federal conviction, no SORNA, no federal felony.
Article 124 fraud not preferred; matter resolved at NJP on a single Article 92 dereliction; Honorable ETS on schedule.
Case Result: Navy Petty Officer NJP Defense
No charges were preferred against our client and the First Sergeant was the one left looking like a fool in the end.
Case Result: Marine SAPR Defense
The result was that the charges of child sexual abuse were withdrawn, and court martial proceedings would not move forward.
Bilecki was able to expertly navigate the military justice system and present the finding in such a clear and concise manner that charges were never preferred.
GOMOR filed locally only. Separation board withdrawn. No NJP. No court-martial.
The result for our client was that charges were not preferred and the issue was handled at the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) level.
Case Result: Air Force Captain Against Assault
Based on our advocacy at the board, she received the honorable discharge she was due.
Weighing the Colonel’s testimony and Bilecki’s strategic defense the board recommended retirement with an honorable discharge.
It was glorious to watch the Captain retain his career and continue serving this great nation of ours.
Case Result: Coast Guard Petty Officer Defense Port Call Connection
The result was that the GOMOR was permanently filed, but there would be no court martial and the young Lieutenant would learn the lesson of a lifetime.
LOR sustained. No Article 15 NJP. No AdSep. No UIF filing.
Case Result: American Service Members
In this case and through our defensive strategies, we were able to watch the investigation closed outright with no further adverse actions taken against our client.
Case Result: Defense Victory CW2 UCMJ Trouble
At the end of the day and despite detailed rebuttal materials put together by Bilecki, the GOMOR was permanently filed in our client’s ervice record.
No charges preferred. No NJP. No administrative separation. Matter closed pre-preferral.
No charges. No Captain's Mast. Matter closed pre-preferral.
General court-martial charges withdrawn and dismissed. GOMOR filed locally only. Retirement at grade.
Plea on 1 specification. 7 specs dismissed (including Article 82 CSAM solicitation and Article 80 attempted sexual assault of a child). 4-16 months confinement cap. BCD in lieu of mandatory Dishonorable Discharge.
Chapter 10 approved day before trial. All Article 120 charges dismissed. OTH discharge, reduction to E-1. No federal conviction. No SORNA.
Both allegations not supported at AdSep Board. Full retention. GOMOR later removed by DASEB. No separation. No AMHRR filing.
No Basis at BOI for all sexual related allegations. No Basis at FEB, recommendation to fully restore flight status.
Field Grade Article 15 NJP imposed. No court martial. No officer elimination. No GOMOR. No Show Cause Board.
GOMOR filed locally only. No permanent AMHRR filing. No court martial. No NJP. No officer elimination.
Field Grade Article 15 imposed. Reduction to E-2. No court martial. No federal conviction.
No charges. No GOMOR. No officer elimination. No Show Cause Board. Officer continued in service.
No charges preferred. No NJP. No GOMOR. No administrative separation. Matter closed pre-preferral.
Eleven of thirteen specifications withdrawn at plea. 36 months confinement. Mandatory Dishonorable Discharge. Reduction to E-1. Total forfeitures.
NCIS interrogation suppressed in full. Article 62 Government appeal denied at NMCCA. All Article 120b charges dismissed. No conviction. No SORNA.
Article 128 NJP sentence suspended on appeal. Sailor continued in service.
Charges withdrawn and dismissed per the pretrial agreement. GOMOR permanently filed. No court-martial conviction.
The mixed officer and enlisted panel came back with a resounding NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Investigation-stage and pre-preferral representation only.
All seven GCM specifications dismissed. Plea to a single simple battery at Summary Court-Martial. No SORNA.
Mixed findings after fully contested trial. Sentenced to two years confinement and a dishonorable discharge. Paroled in less than one year. Case overturned on appeal in April 2026.
No charges. No NJP. No GOMOR. No officer elimination. Officer retained on active duty.
No charges preferred on Article 120 or Article 128. 8 of 8 CRB findings "did not meet criteria." Article 15 limited to Article 112a THC vape and Article 131b obstruction.
Matter closed pre-investigation. No OSI title. No charges. Major continued in service.
NOT GUILTY of rape. NOT GUILTY of kidnapping. NOT GUILTY on eleven of thirteen Article 128b specifications. LIO convictions on rape and two Article 128b specifications. 412 days, mandatory DD, E-3.
NJP imposed. No GOMOR. No Show Cause Board. No officer elimination. Officer retained in the Reserve.
Article 105 forgery dismissed. 4 of 5 Article 107 specs dismissed. Loss stipulation cut from $200K to $101K. No confinement. No punitive discharge.
No Article 120c or Article 117a charges. GOMOR locally filed. No AMHRR filing. Major promotion preserved. No Article 120c conviction. No SORNA.
No court-martial charges preferred. GOMOR permanently filed in AMHRR.
6105 imposed. No administrative separation. No further adverse action. SNCO continued in service.
Racial harassment GOMOR rescinded in full. No AMHRR filing. Officer career preserved.
GOMOR locally filed. No AMHRR filing. Officer career preserved.
All charges dismissed. Chapter 10 Discharge in Lieu of Trial approved. No federal conviction.
Court martial charges never preferred. Article 120 framing stripped on rebuttal. Original LOR withdrawn and replaced with narrowed Articles 134 / 128 LOR. No NJP, no AdSep, no demotion.
Distribution specification dismissed. Possession image count thresholds reduced to "5 or more" by plea. 48 months concurrent confinement, dismissal, reprimand, total forfeitures.
Article 120 sexual assault investigation declined. Article 15 only. General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge. No federal conviction, no SORNA.
GOMOR filed permanently in AMHRR performance folder. No NJP. No court martial. No AdSep. No officer elimination.
No Article 120 charges preferred. No court-martial. No federal conviction. No SORNA.
Charge IV dismissed. 117a narrowed. 128b Spec 2 acquitted. 150 days confinement, no kick.
Court martial avoided. NJP. AdSep at General (UHC). No federal conviction. No SORNA. No state prosecution.
FLIPL liability significantly reduced. No GOMOR, no relief for cause, no adverse action. Battalion command preserved.
No charges preferred. No NJP. No Captain's Mast. No AdSep. Sailor retained on active duty.
General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions. No OTH. No court martial. No federal conviction.
No charges preferred.
GOMOR permanently filed.
NCIS Article 120 investigation closed without charges. No federal conviction. No SORNA. No adverse administrative action.
No show cause required for retention. Neither the SIN letter nor the underlying incident report filed in the OMPF. Career preserved.
CID investigation closed without preferral. No court-martial. No NJP. GOMOR permanently filed in AMHRR with rebuttal record.
Case Result: SAPR Challenges Lieutenant’s Defense
AFOSI closed the file. No charges. No NJP. No administrative separation. Airman retained on active duty.
Field Grade Article 15 imposed. Punishment suspended. No administrative separation. No GOMOR. No reduction. Soldier continued in service.
Both allegations closed with no court-martial, no NJP, no GOMOR, and no administrative separation; Soldier continued in service.
GOMOR rescinded. Commanding General personally called Bilecki Law Group to thank the firm for exonerating the Soldier.
All nine specifications dismissed under R.C.M. 604; NJP and Page 11 imposed; BOI voted retention; Marine retained on active duty.
GOMOR rescinded in full.
Full acquittal. Not guilty of all charges and specifications. No SORNA. No federal conviction. No punitive discharge.
General discharge at administrative separation board. No OTH. After Summary Court-Martial conviction.
Full acquittal. Not guilty of all charges and specifications.
GOMOR locally filed for 18 months. No AMHRR filing. No SSRB. 23 year career preserved.
Adjudged eighteen months confinement against a sixty-year maximum and a ten-year Government plea offer floor. Appellate rights preserved.
Both Article 120 specifications dismissed. SPCM plea on non-SORNA Article 92 / 128 specs only. 30 day confinement cap. No federal sex offender registration.
No court martial. GOMOR filed. AdSep with General (Under Honorable Conditions), not OTH. No federal sex offender registration.
GOMOR filed locally only. No AMHRR filing. No Show Cause Board. No NJP. No court martial.
HRC accepted the unqualified resignation. Honorable characterization. No UCMJ charges. No GOMOR.
GOMOR withdrawn in full. No AMHRR filing. No L3 flag. No QMP. Retirement preserved.
The administrative separation board, after thorough deliberation, unanimously found no basis for misconduct, resulting in the Petty Officer being retained in the Navy.
No UCMJ charges. No NJP. No Page 11. No 6105 counseling. No administrative separation. Marine continued serving.
The client would only plead guilty to the lower-level offenses, and the others were withdrawn and dismissed.
Our client will continue serving in the United States Navy.
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After nearly a year of investigation, nearly another year of litigation, and a week of trial, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty to all charges and specifications in a matter of hours.
After reviewing the sentencing evidence and hearing arguments by both the government and the defense, the military judge sentenced our client to exactly what was requested by the defense.
Charges withdrawn and dismissed a week before Article 32.
Bilecki had lengthy discussions with both the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) and the staff judge, and, as a result, court martial charges were not preferred.
After powerful closing arguments, the verdict came back quickly — not guilty of all charges and specifications.
Sexual Assault | Case Result
After a week-long trial, the panel returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all charges and specifications.
We continue to fight for our clients, and while avoiding court martial likely saved this service member’s career and freedom, the GOMOR could negatively affect his career as well.
In response, we drafted rebuttal matters requesting that the GOMOR be filed locally, arguing that the incident was a one-time mistake that would not be repeated.
BOI found no basis. Marine retained on active duty.
As a result, the charges eventually withdrawn and dismissed prior to trial.
The investigation dragged on for over six months before it was eventually closed out with probable cause.
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However, Bilecki successfully negotiated a Chapter 10 discharge in lieu of court martial, which involved the withdrawal and dismissal of all charges in exchange for the Staff Sergeant’s separation from the Army.
Bilecki was able to have the case disposed through a pre-preferral agreement in which the matter was handled at NJP instead of a court martial with the provision that our client would be administratively separated from the military.
Even though we turned down the NJP, charges were never preferred, and the case was sent instead to an administrative separation board.
Truth be told, it wasn’t even close and as a result our client was found not guilty at the NJP.
We drafted rebuttal matters, but the GOMOR was still permanently filed.
Bilecki was able to leverage this into Chapter 10, in which all charges were withdrawn and dismissed against our client in exchange for administrative separation.
We never knew what her motivation was, but the case was eventually closed out without probable cause.
Being risk-averse, our client submitted a Chapter 6, Discharge in Lieu of Court Martial request, which was ultimately approved.
In the process of pre-trial litigation, Bilecki was able to negotiate a Chapter 10, in which all charges and specifications would be withdrawn and dismissed in exchange for administrative separation.
This investigation resulted in a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) for the Specialist on charges of fraternization.
Before the rescheduled trial date, the prosecution withdrew and dismissed all charges against the Marine Sergeant.
Despite the end of his active-duty career, the Sailor’s discharge status included a favorable reentry code (RE code) of RE-1, enabling him to join a reserve unit and continue his service in a different capacity.
After days of crushing cross-examinations and a powerful closing argument, the panel deliberated and came back with a verdict of NOT GUILTY of all charges and specifications.
NOT GUILTY!
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After presenting this evidence to the prosecution, the sexual assault charges were later dropped.
Despite these efforts, the GOMOR was permanently filed.
The approval of the Chapter 10 resulted in the charges being dismissed and our client being released from confinement.
Ultimately, he was found not guilty of the false official statement charge and all other additional charges.
Ultimately, the Convening Authority followed the recommendation of the PHO, and all charges were withdrawn and dismissed.
After nearly a year-long investigation by the Criminal Investigation Command (CID), the case was closed due to a lack of probable cause.
Bilecki Succeeds in Upgrading OTH to General Discharge for Marine Captain
Upon settling the debt and explaining the circumstances to law enforcement, the case was closed out without probable cause.
Based on those submissions, which were later validated by the government, the case was closed out without probable cause.
Under this plea agreement, the government agreed to withdraw and dismiss the Conspiracy charge, the Distribution Charges and the Possession with intent to distribution charges in exchange for a plea of guilty to the remaining charges.
The board members found no basis for the two allegations where there was no victim testimony but found a basis for the allegation where the alleged victim did testify.
Sexual Assault | Case Result
It still took CID months to figure this out, but after continuing to talk to the SJA office, no court martial charges were preferred.
An Army Staff Sergeant was investigated for BAH fraud after the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) conducted an audit on where he received BAH.
Socializing Ends in Sex Assault Allegations for Air Force SSG, Charges Dropped
The military judge sentenced the Marine to 90 days confinement and a Bad Conduct Discharge.
Charges for LSD Possession and Destruction of Evidence Disposed at Article 15
Bilecki Secures SILT for Marine LCpl Tested Positive for Cocaine in Hawaii
We then had a discussion with the SJA office and ultimately no court martial charges were preferred.
We ensured that no court martial charges were preferred and that no NJP was administrated.
Bilecki leveraged his experience litigating sting operation cases and was able to negotiate a pre-trial agreement in which our client would plead guilty to only two of the included offenses and receive a confinement of six months.
Instead, a GOMOR was issued for a separate matter unrelated to the assault allegations.
Remarkably, this defense was successful, and the Marine was retained by the board.
Innocent Ingestion Defense Clears Marine Sgt of Charges for Wrongful Drug Use
Bilecki worked with the SJA office, and no court martial charges were preferred against our client.
After the Article 32 hearing, an agreement was reached so that the charges would be withdrawn from the court martial level and be once again adjudicated administratively.
Unanimous verdict, no basis for misconduct at administrative separation board.
Altercation with Girlfriend Ends with Assault Investigation, Case Closed
Bilecki negotiated a plea agreement in which our client would serve one year and one day in exchange for pleading guilty to four of the thirteen charges.
Bilecki Gets SILT for Marine Charged for Leaving Base and Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault | Case Result
No charges were preferred, and the Marine was allowed to return home with an honorable discharge.
No charges were preferred and the Marine was allowed to return home with an Honorable Discharge.
The Officer Show Cause Board found no basis for misconduct, resulting in the Captain being retained in service.
Threesome Leads to Sex Assault Case for Air Force SSgt, Averts Charges
Sentenced to 18 months confinement, served less than 12 months confinement.
The matter was resolved through administrative separation with a general discharge, rather than proceeding to court-martial.
BAH Fraud Case Resolved with GOMOR for Army SSG
Following several days of trial, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all charges and specifications.
At trial, the members found our client guilty of all charges and specifications and sentenced him to 60 days confinement, reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a BCD.
At trial, the evidence and defense arguments led to the Sergeant’s acquittal on all charges and specifications.
The absence of substantiated evidence against the Soldier resulted in the lifting of the administrative FLAG on his record and the case was closed out with no adverse administrative action.
The Board recommended separation with a General, Under Honorable Conditions Discharge.
Army Surgeon Faces False EO Charges, Bilecki Gives Counseling for Investigation
The ADSEP Board found no basis for separation, allowing the Petty Officer to continue his service in the Navy.
Air Force E-6 Ops for Discharge in Lieu of Trial in Sexual Assault Case
The agreement was for nine months of confinement and Bad Conduct Discharge.
Ultimately, the Sergeant received a suspended rank reduction at Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP).
The investigation concluded with the AR 15-6 report deeming the allegations unsubstantiated.
Army O-2 Faces Fraternization Charges, Bilecki Rebuts, GOMOR locally filed
Marine Alleged of DUI, Hitting Pedestrian, and Fleeing Scene, Serves 2 Months
The allegations were then adjudicated at the Article 15, where he was found not guilty.
A lengthy discussion then ensued with the staff judge advocate’s office, and ultimately the FLAG was lifted, and no court martial charges were preferred against our client.
After receiving this information, the command lifted the FLAG, and no charges were preferred against our client.
Ultimately, no charges were preferred against our client and he was removed off the IFSTE list and allowed to PCS to his new duty assignment and continue serving in the Army.
Bilecki Compiles Evidence, Exonerates Army SGT from BAH Fraud Allegations
After a week-long trial, the jury found our client NOT GUILTY of all charges and specifications.
As a result of their efforts, the command found the Staff Sergeant not guilty of the Article 120 (sexual assault) charge.
Army Sergeant Charged for Sending Nudes to Subordinate, Bilecki Averts Charges
This was a significant finding because, as an officer, a finding of guilty for sexual harassment would almost certainly lead to a Board of Inquiry where the officer would need to show cause for retention.
We continued to fight this injustice at Article 15, and ultimately, our client was found not guilty of any of the bogus sexual assault allegations.
Consistent with our investigation and our understanding that the allegation was fabricated, CID found no incriminating evidence on the digital media, and the charges were ultimately dropped.
The Petty Officer Second Class was found not guilty of all charges and specifications, clearing him of the accusations and allowing him to continue his naval career without the shadow of these serious allegations.
Despite the strength and clarity of their defense, the GOMOR was, astonishingly, filed permanently.
Bilecki Keeps Allegations of Domestic Violence Out of Court Martial
The Officer was issued a Letter of Reprimand, but no court martial charges were preferred.
This clearly had an impact as our client was found not guilty of fraud and only guilty of false official statements.
All charges were dismissed in exchange for separation from the Army.
Our client was acquitted of the attempted sexual assault charges, but convicted of the attempted lewd act charges.
The investigation concluded administratively, resulting in no adverse administrative action against the Chief Petty Officer.
Considering the Sergeant’s preference to leave the Army and the evidence available, including urinalysis results and his admissions, Bilecki secured a Chapter 10 discharge as an alternative to court-martial.
The Sailor was found Not Guilty of Article 124, but was found Guilty of Article 107.
Charges were never preferred against our client and he was taken directly to administrative separation.
The NJP proceedings resulted in the Sailor being found not guilty of Article 124 but guilty of Article 107, leading to a one-grade reduction in rank.
Almost immediately before trial, Bilecki negotiated a plea agreement in which the sexual assault charges were dismissed in exchange for our client pleading guilty to a lesser included offense of assault consummated by battery.
Bilecki Saves 6 Months of Prison Time for Navy NCO Targeted in Child Sex Sting
Bilecki Contests BAH Charges, Claims Misunderstanding, No Charges Preferred
Our office was only retained to remit the debt, and we did not try the case, which went to a general court martial.
After reviewing the affidavit along with the defense matters, our client was found not guilty of violating Article 92 for Possession of Clenbuterol, and the investigation into the CBD oil was unfounded.
Coast Guard Seaman Found Positive for Marijuana, Charges Resolved at NJP
The matter was resolved with a General Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) for fraternization.
Bilecki Challenges Ambiguous Evidence of Sex Assault, Case Resolved with GOMOR
Barracks Party Leads to Sex Assault Allegations, Bilecki Gets Charges Dismissed
Vengeful Complainant Cries Sex Harassment for Accidental Contact, Charge Dropped
While the GOMOR was filed in the officer’s record, our rebuttal will permanently accompany that document.
Despite these efforts, the GOMOR was filed permanently in the Warrant Officer’s record.
After a full day of testimony, the board unanimously found no basis for misconduct.
The Board of Inquiry unanimously found no basis for separation, allowing the Lieutenant to continue his service in the Navy.
Bilecki Wins Limited Clemency for Marines After Guilty Plea in Sexual Assault
Bilecki Appeals Marine Larceny Charges, GC Recommended Upgrading OTH Discharge
This strategic move aimed to prevent the preferral of charges, offering the Staff Sergeant an opportunity resolves the case without facing criminal charges, thereby avoiding a conviction.
Bilecki discussed an alternative resolution with the prosecution and worked out a deal where all charges against our client were withdrawn and dismissed.
Bilecki’s efforts resulted in the charges being withdrawn and dismissed from the Special Court Martial.
Pre-trial agreement, not guilty of attempted sexual assault of a child, guilty of attempted lewd act of a child, not guilty of possession of child pornography. 12-month confinement cap.
E-4 Faces Sex Assault and Violence While in Divorce Process, Bilecki Defends
No criminal charges, no federal conviction.
Bilecki Prevents Charges for Army W-3 Purchasing Drugs on Dark Web
A 16-year Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 was retained at his Board of Inquiry after he received two General Officer Letters of Reprimand in a nine-month period for DUI and alcohol-related domestic violence.
Bilecki capitalized on that ruling and submitted a pre-trial agreement for the minor non-drug-related offenses, and our client was released from confinement on time served.
Our client was acquitted of the Article 134 charges related to his texts with the agent taking on the persona of a mother but convicted of the charges related to the other sting operation.
His strategic collaborations and defense tactics were instrumental in preventing the preferral of criminal charges against the service member.
This pre-trial agreement significantly lowered the category of sex offender registration for our client and reduced his confinement exposure.
Bilecki was able to negotiate a plea deal capping the confinement at 18 months and pleading to a lesser included offense.
Bilecki as well as the accompanying evidence, our client was found Not Guilty at Captain’s Mast.
The trial lasted about a week, culminating in the jury acquitting the Warrant Officer of all charges and specifications.
Not Guilty of All Charges and Specifications.
The jury found him not guilty based on our entrapment defense after only one hour and fifteen minutes of deliberations.
The jury deliberated and found our client not guilty of attempted sexual assault of a minor.
Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, Multiple Charges | Yokosuka, Japan | June 2017 | Case Results
Bilecki and the prosecution, a plea deal was struck, limiting our client’s confinement time to only 18 months.
Not guilty regarding anime porn, not guilty of distribution of child pornography and guilty by acceptations and substitution of possession of child pornography. Sentenced to one year in confinement, reduced to six months and a bad conduct discharge.
The panel deliberated for less than 20 minutes before returning the Not Guilty verdict.
The panel deliberated for less than 20 minutes before returning the Not Guilty verdict.
Our client, however, was convicted of the sexual assault involving the neighbor’s daughter, likely based on DNA evidence found during a sexual assault forensic examination.
Strategic Defense Saves Coast Guard NCO from Drug Charges, Discharged Honorably
This information was brought to the attention of the prosecutors, and once verified, no court martial charges were preferred.
Navy Chief Faces Sex Assault Allegation from Junior Sailor, Charges Averted
Prior to trial, the charges were dropped, and the Army SSG was transferred to another unit and continues to train and lead soldiers today.
Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault of Child
Ultimately, the Commanding General withdrew the Board of Inquiry; our client was placed back on Flight Status and retained in the Air Force.
In the end, the jury saw through the nonsense and fully acquitted our client.
This agreement allowed our client’s family to continue receiving pay for six months while he was in confinement.
This agreement allowed our client’s family to continue receiving pay for six months while he was in confinement.
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Airman Faces Charges for MDMA and Cocaine, Bilecki Secures Pretrial Agreement
After a hard-fought jury trial, our client was the first in Okinawa to be acquitted by a jury of the charges against him relating to the NCIS sting operation.
The jury appeared to struggle with the issue as well and acquitted our client of the serious sexual assault charges but convicted him of lesser included offenses.
No charges were brought against our client.
Airman Facing 89 Years for Marijuana, MDMA and Xanax Serves Less than 189 Days
Bilecki fully contested the case at a contested trial and our client was found Not Guilty of all charges and specifications except for one larceny specification in which he was found guilty by exceptions and substitutions.
The trial concluded with a full acquittal, demonstrating the importance of precise documentation and representation in BAH claims.
Sentenced to 15 years and 6 months. Served less than one year in confinement due to Plea Agreement.
Our client was given a TRO after a domestic altercation in which a fight broke out and the petitioner received a broken nose.
Bilecki Stops Extortion Attempts on Navy Lieutenant for Alleged Sexploitation
We were ultimately able to keep our client retained in the Army.
At the sentencing hearing, the military judge sentenced our client to five (5) years confinement and a dishonorable discharge.
The case was concluded by the accused accepting a pre-trial agreement to lesser-included assault offenses and all sexual assault-related charges being dismissed.
The jury deliberated and fully acquitted our client.
The jury deliberated for approximately 5 hours and fully acquitted our client.
The administrative separation under Chapter 10 meant the Specialist’s departure from the Army, but it also meant preserving his future outside the military without the burden of a criminal conviction.
The jury deliberated for approximately 3 hours and fully acquitted our client.
She was subsequently retained in the Army.
After dominating the trial and telling our client’s story of innocence, the jury fully acquitted our client.
Despite the governments and law-enforcement best efforts, our client was acquitted of all charges and specifications at trial.
This was more than enough for the jury, who acquitted our client of all the charges and specifications.
All charges were dismissed, and the client did not have to face trial.
Bilecki had the defendant take the stand in his own defense and he was fully acquitted by the jury.
Bilecki worked the case, and after several months of investigation by both the government and the defense, the government elected not to bring charges.
Bilecki presented a compelling sentencing case, and the jury ultimately sentenced our client to six years of confinement and a dishonorable discharge.
After nearly a week of trial, the panel found our client not guilty of all charges and specifications.
After a difficult trial against a mountain of evidence, the Lance Corporal was found not guilty on most of the most serious charges, including the child sexual assault, one of the sexual assaults, and the threats.
At the conclusion of the board, all allegations but one were unsubstantiated, and the officer received an Honorable Discharge.
The military jury saw right through the government’s case and acquitted Mr.
Result: All Charges Dismissed Days Prior to Trial. No Federal Conviction. Retained at Separation Board
At the close of the case, the jury fully acquitted the Staff Sergeant, finding him not guilty of all charges and specifications.
The jury found our client not guilty of all charges and specifications.
At the end of the trial, the Airman was found not guilty of all of the felony charges against him and only found guilty of stealing and conspiracy to steal a polo shirt.
At the end of the weeklong trial, the young Marine was found not guilty of the sexual assault but guilty of the forcible sodomy that allegedly occurred after the sex.
Sentenced to 150 days confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad conduct discharge. No sex offender registration.
After presenting the information from Bilecki’s investigation, the government elected not to bring criminal charges against the accused but instead only to issue a General Officer Letter of Reprimand (GOMOR).
Former Sailor of the Year Charged for Marijuana, Charges Kept at Captain’s Mast
Results: Less than 4 Months Confinement, No Punitive Discharge. Multi-million Dollar Retirement Saved.
18-month plea deal negotiated in child pornography case with confession.
After a weeklong trial, the panel acquitted the Marine Staff Sergeant of all sexual assault charges.
He was, not surprisingly, convicted of adultery and sentenced to a one-grade reduction and a reprimand.
The acquittal of the Warrant Officer on these grave charges underscored the importance of a rigorous defense in ensuring justice in the military legal system.
Negotiated a pre-trial agreement for 300 days confinement in a child pornography case.
Ultimately, for whatever reason, the government elected not to call the alleged victim in this case, and after waiting for nearly a year for his trial, the Sergeant was found not guilty in less than one hour.
Given the evidence the defense team obtained, the government finally withdrew and dismissed all charges against the Staff Sergeant after Article 32.
After battling the government for nearly a year, Bilecki succeeded in preventing formal charges and restricting the written reprimand to the client’s local file, thereby having no effect on his career or his retirement.
Heavily Intoxicated O-3 Assaults His Family, Bilecki Negotiates No Charges
Bilecki, acting as an Article 112a UCMJ military drug defense lawyer, rejected the government’s guilty plea offers and fought the case.
At the end of the trial, our client was convicted of one of the order violation charges, and the other was dismissed as an unreasonable multiplication of charges.
After nearly a week-long trial, the damning search history was too much to overcome, and our client was found guilty of the importation charges.
Based on the sloppy nature of the investigation and the multiple inconsistent stories of the alleged victim, charges were never preferred to a court martial.
O-2 Gets with a Soldier Claiming Rape After Husband Finds Out, Bilecki Steps In
After nearly a year of investigation and five full days of trial, our client was found not guilty of all charges and specifications and is still proudly serving in the United States Army.
This decisive action by the defense team successfully prevented a felony drug conviction and punitive discharge for the client, who was released from confinement with time served.
This decisive action by the defense team successfully prevented a felony drug conviction and punitive discharge for the client, who was released from confinement with time served.
At the end of the long five days in trial, the jury came back and our client was found not guilty of all charges and specifications.
This crucial intervention led to the charges being dropped after the Article 32 hearing, aligning with the recommendations of the investigating officer.
The Convening Authority followed that recommendation, and all charges were withdrawn and dismissed after the Article 32 hearing.
The charges were dropped, concluding the case with a favorable result for the Marine Corporal.
The Specialist was ultimately sentenced to a reduction to E-1 and 30 days confinement, a decision that allowed for the possibility of rehabilitation and continued military service.
Ultimately, this led to a favorable outcome where all criminal charges were dropped following the Article 32 hearing, in exchange for the Officer’s resignation from service.
12 month plea agreement negotiated on "courthouse steps."
Bilecki secured a full acquittal for his client.
After a week-long trial, our client was found not guilty of all sex crimes but found guilty of one of the assault charges.
After a week-long trial, our client was found not guilty of all sex crimes but found guilty of one of the assault charges.
We brought this to the SJA’s attention and a decision was made not to prefer charges.
Felony Manslaughter Charges | Case Results
Instead he was found guilty of misdemeanor negligent homicide with a maximum jail penalty of 1 year.
After being retained on the matter, Mr.
Government Drops Criminal Charges for Marine’s Caught with Spice
Months after this subsequent investigation, the Article 15 and all criminal charges against our client were dropped.
Plea agreement for twelve months confinement
Six months confinement.
After nearly a year of waiting and thousands of pages of discovery, our client was found not guilty of all of the assault charges in less than an hour.
Thanks to his efforts, the client was ultimately found not guilty of all charges.
Bilecki flew to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan to represent our client at the Summary Court Martial, where the Marine was found not guilty of all sexual assault charges.
In lieu of a court martial, the command issued a letter of reprimand against our client, which was locally filed.
NO FEDERAL CONVICTION
Marines Caught with Knife and Bag of Spice Gets No Criminal Charges
Ultimately, no criminal charges were ever preferred against our client.
After months of investigation and never backing down from our position, the government closed the case without preferring court martial charges against our client.
Our client was acquitted of all charges, marking a complete vindication in a case fraught with fabricated testimonies and character assassination.
NO DISCHARGE
Waddington fought the case in front of an enlisted panel and won, and the client was found not guilty of all charges.
Immediately upon being retained, we investigated the case and sought to keep the charges from being preferred a court martial.
After this hearing, our client was found not guilty of obstruction of justice and guilty of only one false official statement.
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The Investigating Officer recommended that many of the charges be dropped and the remaining charges go to a Special Court-Martial.
Bilecki Negotiates Time Served for Marine Caught in Controlled Drug Sale
Importantly, he retained eligibility for his military retirement benefits.
Soldier Confesses to Raping Wife Amid Child Abuse Charges, Wins Acquittal
In the end, the jury found our client not guilty of the charge and its specifications.
Marine Facing 235 Years in Prison for Drugs and Currency Fraud Serves 18 Months
Army Captain Partly Acquitted in Double Rape Case Despite DNA Evidence
Bilecki’s Assertive Advocacy Keeps E-6 Free of Charges for PCS Order Violation
The jury, after considering all the evidence presented, found the Sergeant Not Guilty on the majority of charges.
Sailor Charged with Assault After Accused of Cheating Gets Out of Trouble
Bilecki’s Early Intervention Kept Sexual Assault Case at Special Court Martial
The client was found Not Guilty of all remaining charges except the violation of the lawful order.
At the sentencing hearing held at Camp Foster in Okinawa, we put on a compelling mitigation and extenuation case, and our client was only sentenced to 6 months of confinement.
After the hearing, all charges against our client were dismissed.
All Charges Dismissed
After intense negotiations, no charges were preferred against our client.
All Charges Dismissed
Even with the testimony of co-conspirators, this was a bridge too far for the government to cross, and our client received a full acquittal, being found not guilty of all charges and specifications.
The day before the trial, due to evidence and the witnesses brought forward by the government, the defense changed its plea of not guilty and entered into a “naked plea” in which our client pled guilty without a pre-trial agreement in place.
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Army SSG Avoids Trial for Meth, Unregistered Firearm and AWOL with Chapter 10
All charges dismissed after the Article 32 hearing.
After lengthy negotiations with the government, no charges were preferred against our client.
Airman Found in Possession of Narcotics in Her Dorm Room Avoids Court Martial
Ultimately, no court martial charges were preferred against our client.
Sailor Avoids Charges After Government’s Inability to Prove OHA Fraud in Manila
Sailor Charged with Attempted Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend Gets 6-Month Jail
We worked with the client and the prosecutors for nearly four months until we were able to ensure that no charges were preferred against our client and no administrative action was taken.
The client was released from pre-trial confinement, charges were dismissed, and our client was administratively discharged with an OTH (required under a SILT).
Bilecki was scheduled to fly to Korea, the government waved the white flag and dismissed all charges against the client.
The client served no prison time, received no federal conviction, and will not have to register as a sex offender.
Early Involvement of Military Counsel Prevents Larceny Charges Against Army CSM
After nearly six days of trial, the panel found our client not guilty of all the larceny charges and Not Guilty of all false official statement charges in less than one hour.
After a week of trial, our client was found not guilty of the rape charges, not guilty abusive sexual conduct and not guilty of the false official statement.
All charges dismissed after suppression motion granted.
Bilecki negotiated a Chapter 6 discharge in lieu of a court martial.
Consequently, all charges, including both the original and newly added ones, were dismissed with prejudice.
The agreement effectively dismissed the more serious charges of abusive sexual conduct and indecent acts.
He was sentenced to three years of confinement and received a bad conduct discharge
In a strategic move, Bilecki negotiated an understanding with the PNP to prevent the filing of charges against the Navy Chief Petty Officer in the Philippine judicial system.
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Bilecki’s cases received consecutive, full acquittals — the government dismissed all charges against the client and agreed to administratively resolve the case.
This decision highlighted the effectiveness of Bilecki’s strategic and proactive defense approach, ensuring that no charges were brought against the Staff Sergeant at Camp Zama, Japan.
We continued to represent the commander at the Article 15, and were able to keep him from being recommended for separation.
Full Acquittal – Not Guilty of all Charges and Specifications.
Charges were dismissed, and the client had no federal conviction.
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The client was convicted of simple assault, a lesser included offense, and was sentenced to a two-grade reduction, only 15 days confinement and no discharge.
All sexual assault / rape charges dismissed
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Chapter 10 approved after Article 32 hearing.
After the Article 32 investigating officer recommended that the charges be withdrawn and dismissed for lack of probable cause, the government withdrew and dismissed the charges.
Bilecki put on an extensive case in extenuation and mitigation at the sentencing hearing and the Captain received no jail time and was not punitively discharged.
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