Recent Accomplishments
Fort Bragg NC-Soldier diagnosed with HIV acquitted of aggravated assault
Mr. Cassara represented a soldier who had been diagnosed with HIV, and was charged at a general court-martial with several counts of aggravated assault for not informing his sexual partners that he was HIV positive. The soldier was also charged with violating the lawful order of his commander to inform his sexual partners he was … Read more
Colonel's Security Clearance reinstated
Mr. Cassara represented an Army Colonel whose security clearance had been suspended and was pending revocation by the U.S. Army Central Clearance Facility (CCF.) The notice of intent to revoke his security clearance centered around his interaction with his soldiers while down range, and raised a number of serious allegations. He knew he needed an … Read more
Marine Staff Sergeant's Other Than Honorable Discharge Upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions)
Mr. Cassara represented a Marine Staff Sergeant who had requested discharge in lieu of court-martial and received an Other Than Honorable Discharge. The Marine was initially accused of rape. That charge was later reduced to fraternization, and the Marine requested a discharge in lieu of court-martial. That request was granted and he was given an … Read more
USAF MSG gets security clearance reinstated
An AF Master Sergeant had her clearance revoked for failing to pay debts, most of which were incurred due to illness. The AF originally notified her of the intention to revoke her clearance. She knew she needed an experienced security clearance lawyer and contacted Mr. Cassara for help. After filing a rebuttal to the proposed … Read more
Soldier facing discharge for violation of Lautenburg Amendment allowed to retire
Mr. Cassara represented an Army E-7 who had been convicted of spousal abuse in state court. He received a bar to reenlistment and was pending administrative separation from the Army. He had 18 years of service. He retained Mr. Cassara who petition the Army and proved that the charge for which the soldier was convicted … Read more
Obtained reversal of all charges for Airman convicted of child sexual abuse
Mr. Cassara represented an Air Force member who was convicted of sexually abusing a neighbor’s daughter and sentenced to nine years in jail. On appeal of his court-martial conviction, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals agreed with Mr. Cassara that the Airman’s rights were violated and that he was denied a fair trial. The … Read more
Obtained removal of GOMOR and Adverse NCOER for Army E-8
I represented an Army Master Sergeant who received a GOMOR and adverse NCOER while downrange for alleged sexual harassment. The case was a travesty. His 1LT, who made false allegations against others and was dating the Battalion Commander, alleged that he hit on her. A 15-6 Investigation concluded he had committed the acts and he … Read more
Army NCO facing numerous drug charges allowed to retire.
Mr. Cassara represented an Army NCO with over 20 years of service at Fort Stewart, Georgia who was facing a number of charges ranging from two positive urinalysis to a 60 day AWOL to distributing drugs after a “controlled buy” outside of base. While the evidence was nearly overwhelming, Mr. Cassara successfully negotiated a … Read more
Court-Martial of Air Force officer results in retirement
Mr. Cassara represented an Air Force officer with over 20 years of service at Barksdale Air Force Base who was accused of numerous offenses arising from an investigation into a long standing extra-marital affair. The charges ranged from Conduct Unbecoming an Officer to False Official Statements to Failure to Obey a Lawful Order and others. … Read more
Upgrade of Marine discharge
Mr. Cassara represented a former Marine who had been discharged for use of cocaine before the Navy-Marine Corps Discharge Review Board (NDRB.) The former Marine had been discharged with an Other Than Honorable Discharge for use of cocaine. While the success rate of drug discharge upgrades before the NDRB is very low, Mr. Cassara put … Read more