Right to Silence Right to talk to a lawyer Right to terminate or stop an interrogation Right to leave the interrogation Right to say “No” to a request for permission to search 1. Are you a military member (active, Reserve, Guard, discharged, or retired) who is under investigation, suspicion, or prosecution? Or, do you suspect … Read more
Mr. Cassara represented a Navy Petty Officer in Jacksonville, Florida who was charged with rape and aggravated sexual assault. On the eve of the original trial date, Mr. Cassara learned of the existence of several pertinent medical records of the alleged victim, and the trial was delayed. As the date for the new trial drew … Read more
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I recently represented an Army Captain who had been to a “Show Cause Board” for misconduct who recommended that he be separated with an Other Than Honorable Discharge. The captain was allegedly involved in an adulterous relationship with another captain. However, she received an Honorable Discharge while he received an Other Than Honorable. I provided … Read more
Mr. Cassara represented a Lieutenant Colonel member of the National Guard who had an IG complaint substantiated against him for allegedly improperly influencing a promotion Board. Mr. Cassara filed a detailed rebuttal to the IG Complaint. Result? The Department of the Army Inspector General overturned the findings of the State IG and “unfounded” the allegations … Read more
Mr. Cassara recently obtained the reversal of all charges for a soldier convicted of sexual molestation of his step-daughter. The soldier was sentenced to 15 years in jail and a dishonorable discharge. However, after filing several briefs with the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, we were successful in getting all of the charges reversed. This … Read more
Financial Crimes One area that has seen a significant increase in lately is the area of financial crimes. Many of these involve mobilized reservists who are unaware of what benefits they are entitled to and who get conflicting information from DFAS. Bill Cassara is a former Army prosecutor and defense counsel with over 20 years … Read more
Because of his experience with Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records, Bill Cassara is frequently asked to speak to other lawyers, both military and civilian, on this subject. He recently presented on the subject to the Georgia Bar Association’s Military Law Section. Click here for the outline he wrote. The reason he is asked to … Read more
If you are suspected of committing a crime in the military, or if you find out you are under investigation, the following information may be the key to your freedom. 1. Do not think you can simply “explain what happened” or “talk you way out of it.” The military employs investigators who are experienced in … Read more
Former Army prosecutor and defense counsel. Over 20 years of civilian military law experience. Experienced and aggressive military attorney representing members of all military services. Call Mr. Cassara at 888-288-3347 to discuss your case. You will not speak to a legal assistant or paralegal. If Mr. Cassara is not in, he will return your call … Read more