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Ref: Military Law (U.C.M.J.) Is there a source of legal assistance available in preparing the DD-149 for Discharge Upgrade?

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

For cases beyond 15 years, you will have to petition the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Use the Find a Lawyer tab on this...

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A girl of 17 years can she be dating by a male of more 20 years without sexual relation????

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

This question was asked previously. As this is a forum for legal questions rather than moral ones, I will keep it simple: there are no issues yet...

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My son missed his first weekend duty for army reserves. How much trouble is he in? I've heard no big deal to court marital.

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

He can recover from missing one weekend. If he continues to remain in contact with his chain of command, they should not charge him with being...

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Power of Attorney

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

In my experience, military POA's always include an expiration date. An indefinite POA can cause problems. Your husband should revoke his POA,...

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Display of acceleration (excessive acceleration)

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

If it is important to you to get this handled right, then yes, you should hire a lawyer. I am sure there are many attorneys in San Antonio that...

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Is admission of new evidence enough to get an appeal or retrial?

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

No. But IF you never touched the weapon AND you disclosed that fact to your attorney, you may seek grounds for ineffective assistance of counsel. ...

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My company recommended me for honorable discharge because I failed 5 tests in school. I don't want to get out. What do I do?

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Administrative separation is a formal process. You will be served with documentation notifying you of the basis for separation and recommended...

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Is there a formal way in which 15-6 finding are to be presented to the accused?

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

AR 15-6 requires that you be served with the findings and allows you the opportunity to rebut those findings. Unfortunately, this is commonly...

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Need attorney for litigation

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

You need to find the attorney on your own by calling around. When you do, have some answers to these questions ready: 1) when were you discharged...

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Should I be stubborn when I'm innocent and refuse an offer from the DA even though its an incredible offer ?

Jeffery's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

This is the ultimate question that needs to be answered regarding the final resolution of your case. Thus, lawyers on AVVO will be unable to...

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Ref: Military Law (U.C.M.J.) Is there a source of legal assistance available in preparing the DD-149 for Discharge Upgrade?

A girl of 17 years can she be dating by a male of more 20 years without sexual relation????

My son missed his first weekend duty for army reserves. How much trouble is he in? I've heard no big deal to court marital.

Power of Attorney

Display of acceleration (excessive acceleration)

Is admission of new evidence enough to get an appeal or retrial?

My company recommended me for honorable discharge because I failed 5 tests in school. I don't want to get out. What do I do?

Is there a formal way in which 15-6 finding are to be presented to the accused?

Need attorney for litigation

Should I be stubborn when I'm innocent and refuse an offer from the DA even though its an incredible offer ?