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Following a conviction at court-martial, a service member has several rights with regards the appeal of his court-martial. However, the court-martial appeal process is very different from civilian courts. This is one of the many reasons why you may want to consider working with William Cassara for your court-martial appeal. You want the best representation … Read more

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I represented an Army Master Sergeant who received a GOMOR and adverse NCOER while downrange for alleged sexual harassment.  The case was a travesty.  His 1LT, who made false allegations against others and was dating the Battalion Commander, alleged that he hit on her.  A 15-6 Investigation concluded he had committed the acts and he … Read more

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Mr. Cassara represented an Army NCO with over 20 years of service at Fort Stewart, Georgia who was facing a number of charges ranging from two positive urinalysis to a 60 day AWOL to distributing drugs after a “controlled buy” outside of base.   While the evidence was nearly overwhelming, Mr. Cassara successfully negotiated a … Read more

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Mr. Cassara represented an Air Force officer with over 20 years of service at Barksdale Air Force Base who was accused of numerous offenses arising from an investigation into a long standing extra-marital affair.   The charges ranged from Conduct Unbecoming an Officer to False Official Statements to Failure to Obey a Lawful Order and others.  … Read more

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Mr. Cassara represented a former Marine who had been discharged for use of cocaine before the Navy-Marine Corps Discharge Review Board (NDRB.)  The former Marine had been discharged with an Other Than Honorable Discharge for use of cocaine.  While the success rate of drug discharge upgrades before the NDRB is very low, Mr. Cassara put … Read more

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Mr. Cassara represented an Army nurse who received a GOMOR for allegedly drinking with a subordinate after returning from a deployment.  As a result of the GOMOR she was passed over for promotion. Mr. Cassara petitioned the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) and had the GOMOR transferred to the officer’s restricted fiche, … Read more

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The service member (Respondent) facing separation at an administrative board has specific rights, including: The right to submit an oral or written statement on the Respondent’s own behalf. The Respondent may also testify on his own behalf or remain silent; The right to request the attendance of witnesses at the hearing; The right to appear … Read more

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Service members may face involuntary separated from the military through an administrative discharge for reasons that range from minor misconduct to more serious charges. The consequences of an administrative discharge are by definition less severe than a discharge imposed by a court-martial. However, an administrative discharge can have long-term effects on a service member’s employability, … Read more

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Known as “Judicial Review,” federal courts are empowered with the authority to review decisions made by the military. Before seeking judicial review, the service member will generally have to exhaust all available “administrative remedies” – meaning that the service member generally will have to pursue all avenues of relief provided by the military before taking … Read more

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A security clearance can be the keystone to a successful career for a variety of professions. It is too important to your career and future to try to deal with a security clearance revocation on your own or with a representative lacking the knowledge and experience necessary to see the process through to a successful … Read more