I was accused of drug possession and use of controlled substance. I’m a marine and I don’t know what to do. My phone was taken.
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Answered on April 04, 2022
Concur with Mr. Cassara. Make no statement and agree to nothing (including providing information) until you speak to an attorney. Many of us will...
I am looking for representation to sue the Marine Corps over my son's suicide.
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Answered on May 30, 2021
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
As Mr. Green pointed out, this is a sadly difficult area of the law in which to pursue any relief. However,...
Do I have to submit a BCNR before I retire to get a retirement grade determination reviewed?
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Answered on May 19, 2021
I concur with Mr. Cassara, but would add that BCNR may not be the only way to challenge an RGD. Depending on where the RGD is in the process, you...
Will an RE-3 Refusal To Ship discharge hurt my minor son's future? How do we upgrade this discharge?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
There's a lot packed in to those questions. 1. Yes, it is possible to upgrade discharges, but your efforts are best spent pursuing the entry level...
How can I get the NJP removed?
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Answered on March 31, 2021
Great question. First, make sure that GCMCA approval wasn't received (it may have been and you just aren't aware). Next, you may be able to either...
What are the chances or getting chaptered with a DUI on military base on a moped?
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Answered on March 29, 2021
Concur with my colleagues. Get yourself an attorney as soon as you can. Good luck!
US marine caught with steroids in barracks room, charged with article 112a, what is going to happen to me after this weekend?
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Answered on March 26, 2021
Sorry to hear about your problem.
Chances are that the command will take you to office hours, or non-judicial punishment. You likely have the...
Do I need to retain a military lawyer when facing civilian criminal charges?
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Answered on March 21, 2021
I concur with Mr. Cassara. If you're facing charges under the UCMJ (military charges), you MUST have a lawyer with military law experience. The...
My son received an indefinite debarment from a navy base 5 years ago when he was a teenager. Could you help him to remove it?
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Answered on March 11, 2021
So sorry to hear that this is following him. The good news is that yes, it’s possible to “lift” a debarment. You must start with the CO of the base...
Can a person be charged with drug distribution or trafficking in the military?
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Answered on March 10, 2021
Short answer: Yes, someone claiming they witnessed you sell drugs coupled with transactions to support that claim would be sufficient evidence to...