Attorney Bill Meili's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Felony DWI with Professional License and Career Implications

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OUTCOME: Favorably resolved without a final, felony conviction.

I was fortunate recently to represent a former Army aviator whose professional career as a commericial pilot was jeopardized by an alcohol related felony DWI charge. Happy to report that this pilot's l ... ivelihood and career remain on track. The underlying criminal matter resolved favorably, and the FAA granted a Special Issuance medical license. My Client is back flying, and his life, overall health and relationships with family, friends, and professional organizations have improved greatly. If you or someone you know face career ending trouble which threatens a professional license and career, I can help. Please contact me for a confidential discussion of your individual situation.

Military law

Officer Promotion Passover -- GOMOR in Performance Section of OMPF

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OUTCOME: Reprimand Removed and Client Promoted

My client, an Army Reserve captain with a professional degree, was in danger of having his career cut short when he first called me. A 15-6 investigation initiated by his major command resulted in a Ge ... neral Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) being filed in the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This was a good man and outstanding officer whose promotion potential and career were in serious jeopardy. The GOMOR effectively resulted in my client being twice non-selected for promotion to 0-4. Outcome: After extended advocacy with the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB), including an appeal of an initial unfavorable decision, DASEB found that the GOMOR had served its intended purpose, and ordered that the reprimand and all accompanying adverse information be removed from client’s performance fiche. After removal, client was selected for promotion and subsequently pinned on his Major’s gold oak leaves. Highlights: Working within the available administrative legal system to correct an injustice and help preserve a highly capable officer’s career. If you or someone you know faces any kind of career ending military difficulty, call me. I can help.

Juvenile law

Juvenile Assault -- Family Violence

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OUTCOME: Case Dismissed (Non-Suited)

My Client was charged with Family Violence Assault after an argument with his mother at home escalated in scope and intensity. My Client's step-father called 9-1-1, the police arrived, and my Client w ... ent to Juvenile Detention. Upon further review and investigation, it appeared that my Client -- while certainly guilty of a bad attitude and poor judgment, and less than stellar impulse control -- was likely not guilty of the assault charge. The DA offered a conditional dismissal, and my Client accepted the State's offer. His case was dismissed (Non-suited in Juvenile terms), and he is now eligible for a complete sealing of his juvenile record.

Bill Meili's Legal Cases (3)

Felony DWI with Professional License and Career Implications

Officer Promotion Passover -- GOMOR in Performance Section of OMPF

Juvenile Assault -- Family Violence