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In recent news, one of the three Hawaii-based Marines accused of hazing a fellow Marine that committed suicide in April of this year in Afghanistan will soon face a special court-martial. The trial is scheduled to be held at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii on Monday, January 30th. Cases against the other two accused Marines – Sergeant … Read more

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In the military, testing positive for illegal drugs on a blood test or urinalysis – including steroids, Ephedra, HGH, and other drugs with performance-enhancing characteristics – is a serious offense that will likely lead to a court-martial and result in a negative service characterization. A federal conviction and jail time are also possible outcomes of … Read more

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On September 20th, 2011, the law known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was repealed. The result was that lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members are now able to serve openly without fear of discharge. However, the repeal of DADT will not automatically reinstate the estimated 14,500 service members who were discharged under DADT, nor … Read more

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On September 20th, 2011, the law known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was repealed. The result was that lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members are now able to serve openly without fear of discharge. However, the repeal of DADT will not automatically reinstate the estimated 14,500 service members who were discharged under DADT, nor … Read more

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Under Wuterich’s command, Marines killed five young men pulled from a car, followed by 19 of their family members. Wuterich is charged with dereliction of duty, manslaughter, and assault. At the time of the incident, Wuterich’s battalion had only been in Haditha for a few weeks and this was their first engagement. The Marines had … Read more

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Mr. Cassara represented a former Navy officer who had been accused at court-martial of rape. The officer was convicted of Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and Fraternization.  After contacting Mr. Cassara, we learned that the DNA evidence used at his court-martial to prove he had sex with the alleged victim had been handled by a United … Read more

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An Army officer contacted Mr. Cassara after being accused of larceny of $58,000 in BAH funds. Charges were preferred against the officer and an Article 32 (b) hearing was scheduled. The client needed a court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara. Mr. Cassara was able to negotiate a disposition at Article 15, meaning the officer … Read more

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An Army officer contacted Mr. Cassara after being accused of larceny of $58,000 in BAH funds. Charges were preferred against the officer and an Article 32 (b) hearing was scheduled.  The client needed a court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara.  Mr. Cassara was able to negotiate a disposition at Article 15, meaning the officer … Read more

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An Army officer was suspected of conspiring with another officer to defraud the government of BAH funds.  He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney.   After retaining Mr. Cassara, and after Mr. Cassara investigated the matter, no charges were brought against the officer. The matter is now closed and the officer will continue … Read more

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Mr. Cassara represented an Army NCO who was suspected of taking part in the murder of three Iraqi detainees.  The NCO knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney.  When the NCO first contacted Mr. Cassara he was facing multiple murder charges.  After Mr. Cassara became involved he was able to resolve the case in … Read more