Washington, DC
Military law Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Military Law
OUTCOME: Court-martial case dropped in favor of administrative action.
Military officer accused of larceny and classified breach of nuclear security. Case was aggressively litigated during pretrial Article 32 hearing. Court-martial case was dropped in favor of administrat ... ive action. Client faced "felony" trial and a conviction could have resulted in decades in prison and dismissal (dishonorable discharge).
OUTCOME: Full Acquittal - Not Guilty of All Charges.
Military NCO accused of premeditated murder, attempted murder and solicitation of murder of Al Qaeda terrorist insurgent during combat operation in Iraq. Client who led small kill team into enemy held ... territory in Iraq accused of murdering enemy insurgent after engaging in firefight. Trial testimony focused on the medical evidence and the threat posed by the insurgent after the firefight. The client was acquitted by the military jury after a very short deliberation. Client faced life in prison if convicted.
OUTCOME: Case dropped.
Military officer accused of soliciting murder of Al Qaeda insurgent in Iraq. Client accused of directing his company to violate rules of engagement (ROE) and murder insurgents in retaliation for death ... of unit member. One insurgent killed. During investigation of case, prosecution advised media that a three page charge sheet would be served on client imminently. Defense engaged in aggressive refutation of claims, including complaints to IG, Congress and White House. Case dropped on eve of court-martial charging.
OUTCOME: Client acquitted and ancillary charge, and case, dropped.
Military academy cadet accused of rape and sexual assault of fellow cadet who had been drinking with him. First litigated rape trial at academy after nationwide scandal. Trial testimony focused on cred ... ibility of accuser. Military jury acquitted client.
OUTCOME: Case dropped.
Military enlisted client accused of rape and attempted premeditated murder. Perpetrator broke into victim's home during the night, raped her, and attempted to murder her by decapitation before being in ... terrupted by her husband arriving home. Victim's throat was cut ear-to-ear and she nearly died. Case was aggressively litigated during week long pretrial Article 32 hearing, and major weaknesses in case were exposed - centered on false eyewitness identification. Investigation was re-opened and real perpetrator confessed. Case against client was dropped.