Recent Accomplishments
Reversal of all charges on appeal of sexual assault conviction
Mr. Cassara recently obtained the reversal of all charges for a soldier convicted of sexual molestation of his step-daughter. The soldier was sentenced to 15 years in jail and a dishonorable discharge. However, after filing several briefs with the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, we were successful in getting all of the charges reversed. This … Read more
Article 15 Removed. Client eligible for promotion.
Mr. Cassara represented an Army Major who was in the Army Guard Reserve (AGR.) When the major was young lieutenant he received an Article 15 for essentially being stupid. As a result, he left active duty and went into the Army Reserves, eventually going into the AGR. He made it to Major despite the Article … Read more
Former Marine's OTH Discharge upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions)
Mr. Cassara represented a former Marine Staff Sergeant who had been court-martialed and then administratively separated for fraternization and having sexual relations with two of his troops. The administrative separation ended with an Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge. Mr. Cassara succeeded in getting the discharge upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, but showing that … Read more
Army officer facing discharge allowed to retire
Mr. Cassara represented an Army Lieutenant Colonel facing administrative discharge for the alleged improper receipt of government travel funds. The government alleged four separate and distinct areas of misconduct and recommended the officer be discharged with an Other Than Honorable Discharge. Mr. Cassara represented the officer in a separation board in California. The Board found … Read more
Staff Sergeant's Sexual Assault Conviction Reversed on Appeal
Mr. Cassara represented an Army Staff Sergeant who was sentenced to 35 years confinement for sexual assault of a minor. After the Army Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed his conviction, Mr. Cassara petitioned the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces on the soldier’s behalf. That court sent the case back to the Army Court … Read more
Army MSG has clearance reinstated
In my court-martial cases, you will see a post about an Army E-8 I represented who was charged with BAH and per diem fraud. After a contested trial, all charges were eventually dismissed. However, the Army came after him again, in an attempt to revoke his clearance. He was notified of the intent to revoke … Read more
Doctor's licensure restrictions lifted
Mr. Cassara represented an Air Force doctor who was facing loss of her medical privileges. The command filed notice that they were going to revoke her medical privileges, which would not only mean the end of her military career, but would also impact her ability to earn a living outside of the military. After she … Read more
Marine's OTH Discharge upgraded to Honorable
A Marine reservist was discharged with an Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharge for allegedly not attending weekend drills. The Marine had petitioned the Navy Discharge Review Board for an upgrade but was denied after a “records review.” Then he hired Mr. Cassara. Mr. Cassara filed an extensive brief with the Navy Discharge Review Board and … Read more
Dismissal of court-martial charges for senior NCO charged with rape
Mr. Cassara represented an Army Master Sergeant (E-8) who was charged with raping one of his soldiers. The NCO admitted to having sex with the soldier, but claimed it was consensual. After a fully litigated Article 32 (b) hearing, the Investigating Officer not only recommended that the rape and other sexual assault charges against the … Read more
Full acquittal for officer charged with kidnapping and false arrest
Mr. Cassara represented a Chief Warrant Officer 4 at Fort Bragg who was originally charged with kidnapping and other charges. The soldier was a CID agent and was accused of wrongfully arresting a civilian and numerous other charges. Although the Article 32b Investigating Officer recommended the case not go to trial, the Convening Authority referred … Read more