Obtained reversal of most serious charge and disapproval of sentence for sailor convicted at court-martial of serious drug charges and sentenced to confinement, loss of pay and loss of rank. As a result the sailor is eligible for reenlistment and will obtain back pay and entitlements that were taken from him.
Contact Mr. Cassara by phone or e-mail, and provide him with a summary of your request.
Depending on your service, it can take six months to two years.
Appeals from the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records are generally filed in federal court. It is important to know that a petition must be filed in federal court within six years of when the service member was released from active duty. This time period applies even if you have not yet received … Read more
Along with the Application for Correction of Military Record, DD Form 149, you are allowed to submit a written “brief” to the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records, explaining who you believe a records correction is warranted. Mr. Cassara will usually file a written submission, along with any supporting documents that justify the … Read more
The first step is to get copies of all of your military records. To get a copy of your military records, complete the SF-180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, (Fillable SF 180). You can go to this link, type in the information while the form is on screen in your browser, and then print out … Read more
Generally speaking, the application must be brought within three years of after the error is discovered. However, the board may excuse this filing period for “good cause.” Generally, the boards for correction of military (or Naval) records are fairly liberal in allowing people to file after the three year deadline.
Each service has a Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records. These are civilian boards, operating under the authority of the service secretary. They are empowered to correct nearly any error in a current or former service member’s record, including being passed over for promotion, appealing and adverse OER/NCOER, appealing a letter of reprimand, … Read more
Do not speak to anyone except an attorney. Immediately go to your base legal office, and speak to a defense attorney. You may also want to contact a civilian attorney with experience in courts-martial. Mr. Cassara has represented service members at court-martial before all the services. Contact him for a free confidential consultation.
You have the right to refuse to consent to the search. Although your commander or the investigators may not tell you of this right, it is still your right. Under no circumstances should you consent to a search. Make them get a warrant or command authorization. If you have consented to a search, you have … Read more