Recent Accomplishments
Obtained resolution of No Charges against Army Officer suspected of BAH fraud
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
Obtained resolution of no charges against Army NCO suspected in taking part in the murder of three Iraqi detainees
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
Secured dismissal of all charges for Marine officer suspected of giving order to murder Iraqi detainees
Mr. Cassara represented a Marine officer who was suspected of giving an order to murder Iraqi detainees. The client was read his rights by NCIS for murder and investigated by both CID and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara.After Mr. Cassara became involved he … Read more
Preserved retirement for E-7 mobilized reservist charged with BAH fraud
Mr. Cassara represented an E-7 mobilized reservist at Fort Jackson who was accused of BAH fraud and larceny in the amount of $35,000. Charges were preferred with a recommendation for a general court-martial. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara. Mr. Cassara successfully negotiated a resolution where the case … Read more
Obtained an extremely favorable result for Army Master Sergeant accused of larceny, fraternization and false statement
Mr. Cassara obtained an extremely favorable result for Army Master Sergeant accused of larceny, fraternization and making a false official statement. Mr. Cassara represented an Army E-8 with 19 years of active duty who was accused of numerous serious offenses. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara. After charges … Read more
Obtained sentence of pay forfeiture and restriction for soldier facing 20 years confinement and dishonorable discharge
Mr. Cassara represented a soldier charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of another soldier. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara. Mr. Cassara succeeded in getting the charges withdrawn from a General Court-Martial and referred to a Summary Court-Martial where the most severe punishment the soldier could face … Read more
Obtained acquittal of Army MSG charged with over $100000 BAH and per diem fraud
Mr. Cassara represented a Master Sergeant at Fort Jackson, SC who was charged with stealing over $50,000 in BAH funds and $50,000 in per diem. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara. After a fully litigated trial the soldier was acquitted of the majority of charges against him. After … Read more
Secured reversal of court-martial conviction on appeal for sailor convicted of shoplifting
Mr. Cassara secured reversal of court-martial conviction on appeal for sailor convicted of shoplifting. Sailor originally sentenced to four months confinement and a bad conduct discharge. Mr. Cassara later determined that the Naval Criminal Investigative Service had lost the store video tape which the government had used against the sailor in order to sustain the … Read more
Secured reversal of court-martial conviction of Army Chief Warrant Officer convicted of larceny and dismissed from the service
Mr. Cassara secured reversal of court-martial conviction of Army Chief Warrant Officer convicted of larceny and dismissed from the service. Officer was originally convicted of multiple counts of larceny from the bank account of a family member of a deceased soldier. Mr. Cassara successfully argued on appeal that the evidence did not support the conviction, … Read more
Secured full reversal of court-martial conviction for Air Force Master Sergeant convicted of rape
Mr. Cassara secured full reversal of court-martial conviction for Air Force Master Sergeant convicted of rape. Decision allows Master Sergeant to keep his retirement and rank. Airman was charged with rape. After being convicted at court-martial, he retained Mr. Cassara to handle his appeal. Mr. Cassara succeeded in getting the entire conviction overturned, after learning … Read more