Do I need a military attorney?

In a word..."Yes". Regardless of your justification, the command and law enforcement may look at it differently, and as you may know "drug abuse"...

Getting code changed on DD214.

Your situation seems like a perfect candidate for a correction board to fix a clear "error". If you would like to speak with us on your case and...

To answer your question in a word, "yes", but as my colleagues stated, getting your characterization upgraded is a long shot, and the fact that you...

My son got an "uncharacterized" discharge due to medical reasons, was he suppose to be given an opportunity to speak with cousel

If he has received his DD214, then TDS will not help his cause. The next avenue of approach is to make a petition to the appropriate discharge...

14-12c. Can I fight it?

You asked several questions, and Mr. Cave has done a good job answering them but I will take a crack at your questions as well. Will I be able to...

What are the odds of beating a chapter 14-12C for a single charge of adultery? Chances for Honorable characterization?

Without more information it is difficult to gauge the likelihood of retention. There is many factors that go into whether the board will retain...

Does the state of Virginia consider a bcd at spcl court martial a felony.

The military, or more specifically, the UCMJ, does not distinguish between misdemeanor or felony. Thus, it is up to the State - in this case VA -...

I tend to disagree with some of my colleagues on this distinction of whether the home is on or off base. A government agent cannot enter a private...

My colleagues have effectively picked this issue pretty clean, but I did want to add that a servicemember who makes it to their retirement has a...

I was given a gen. under honorable discharge, for being over weight in the Marine Corps. Is there a way to upgrade my discharge?

Your last bite of the apple is to petition the appropriate Discharge Review Board for the upgrades to your characterization and RE Code. If your...