Kaiserslautern Germany, UM
Military law Lawyer at Kaiserslautern Germany, UM
Practice Areas: Military Law
OUTCOME: Reprimand "locally" filed, separation action avoided.
Officer faced field grade level retaliation for alleged computer comsec violations. Major General serves Officer Letter of Reprimand. Carpenter Law Firm submits written rebuttal to reprimand and files ... IG Complaint on behalf of Officer alleging whistleblower retaliation.
OUTCOME: Court-martial charges dismissed
Soldier charged with fraternization, maltreatment and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline associated with sexual acts with a subordinate. Soldier faced 1-year in jail, 2/3 forfeitures of p ... ay for 12 months and a punitive discharge. Case disposed of by Article 15, no reduction in rank, retires with full benefits.
OUTCOME: Article 15 dismissed, separation action rescinded. Retained in service.
Ranger faced Article 15 related to his alleged use of a controlled substance (percocet). Turns down Article 15 and demands trial by court-martial. Command initiates separation without Article 15, and " ... approves" General Discharge for Drug Abuse. Carpenter Law Firm seeks reconsideration of unjust discharge.
OUTCOME: Officer Separation Board dismissed
CDR faced involuntary separation action after command initiated a "show cause board" reference certain fiscal issues. CLF negotiated fair and equitable settlement which even provides opportunity for hi ... s promotion after a specific period of time.
OUTCOME: Retained in service. No Article 15. Rehab transfer to different Battery in Schweinfurt Germany.
Faced Article 15, UCMJ, and administrative separation. Drafted memorandum mitigating offense, to include a Article 138, UCMJ, complaint. Soldier retained without NJP.
OUTCOME: Retained in service. No show cause BOI. Remains eligible for Honorable Discharge and full GI Bill.
Officer pleads guilty to assault in civilian court. Submitted memorandum mitigating offense. Officer not subjected to BOI, and permitted to continue in duty position.
OUTCOME: Article 32, UCMJ, investigating officer (former military judge) recommends case not proceed to court-martial.
Charged with several counts of willful dereliction of duty associated with flight duties. Case pending GCMCA review.
OUTCOME: Eligible for parole in 3 1/2 years. Punitive discharge.
Client pleads guilty to four specifications (***seven other charges withdrawn and/or dismissed) concerning his child. Prevented significant uncharged misconduct from being considered by military panel. ... Prosecutor demanded 30 years in jail during her sentencing argument.
OUTCOME: "Not Guilty" of all charges. Full acquittal by military jury.
Shipmate charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault, Wrongful Sexual Contact, Assault Consummated by a Battery and Obstruction of Justice. If convicted, Client faced sex registration, 36-years in confineme ... nt and punitive discharge.
OUTCOME: No federal conviction. No jail time. No punitive discharge. Honorable conditions discharge.
Accused of tampering with sensitive equipment which compromised national security related issues aboard nuclear vessel. (CLASSIFIED)