Recent Accomplishments
ARMY TJAG REVERSES CONVICTION
We are thrilled to report that The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) of the Army reversed the conviction of a client of ours after a long wait based on our UCMJ Article 69 appeal. Our client, a senior NCO and a Special Forces recruiter was acquitted of larceny of military property. However, he was wrongly convicted … Read more
Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses Earlier Opinion on Whether Regular Component Retirees Are Subject to UCMJ Jurisdiction
In December 2017, the Navy court-martialed retired Chief Petty Officer Stephen Begani for attempted sexual assault of a child and attempted sexual abuse of a child. The charges stemmed from online conversations between the retired Chief and an undercover NCIS agent who was portraying a 15-year old child and the Chief’s travel to meet with … Read more
Results of the DASEB
We successfully assisted a decorated Master Sergeant in having a reprimand removed from his official file at the DASEB for making a financial mistake. The DASEB found that the reprimand had served its purpose, and it was in the best interest of the Army to transfer it out of our client’s file. This leader is … Read more
BCMR Removes Article 15 From Officer’s Records
Our office represents a reserve Air Force officer who was subjected to a lengthy investigation concerning his travel claims. When OSI could find no evidence of crimes, the command found an administrative error and used it to charge the officer and impose punishment at an Article 15 proceeding. The officer has been subjected to several … Read more
CAAF Argument Audio: Finch
On 4 December 2019 I argued my 41st case at the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (C.A.A.F.) For a link to the argument click here: Oral argument audio (wma)(mp3) When considering a lawyer for a court-martial appeal, experience matters. You need a court-martial appeal lawyer with experience and a strong team. Please contact us … Read more
Favorable decision from the Court of Federal Claims remanding our case back to the AFBCMR for corrective action.
Recently received a favorable decision from the Court of Federal Claims remanding our case back to the AFBCMR for corrective action. Our client had an undiagnosed seizure disorder that led him to act as if he were drunk and disorderly at an event. Even with the recommendations for relief by three medical advisory opinions, the … Read more
Soldier’s Discharge Upgraded to Honorable
We often have clients who don’t realize they have undiagnosed PTSD until it comes out in self destructive ways. If you or a loved one has been discharged from the Military, contact us today.
Security Clearance
As a result of our submission on his behalf, DODCAF found that we had sufficiently explained the issues that had led to the suspension and restored his security clearance.
Remand Decision
It brings us great joy to report that the Board for Correction of Naval Records granted our client full and complete relief, including retroactive retirement and back pay, for a case in which he was framed for wrongful use of a controlled substance. Our client, a Navy LDO (limited duty officer) ensign, was found guilty … Read more
Conviction Reversal
We are thrilled to report that the conviction of MSgt Richard Collins has been set aside and his conviction reversed. MSgt Collins was wrongly convicted of sexual assault. Based on our efforts on his behalf, his conviction has been set aside. You can read about it here. https://courtmartial3.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/collins_-_39296.pub_.pdf We are so happy for MSgt Collins … Read more