In addition to our military law work, we also represent civilian employees of the military in disciplinary actions. We have been representing a former first sergeant who is a civilian Army employee. He has a tremendous track record and, according to his supervisor “is one of the two best employees I have ever worked with, […]
On 14 June 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces overturned and dismissed two offenses for one of our Coast Guard clients. The CAAF decision about whether an amendment to a specification was a minor or major change overruled YEARS of precedent for all the military courts of criminal appeals. Because of our […]
Happy to announce that we secured the reversal of the court-martial conviction of a sailor at Camp Pendleton. He was convicted of two specifications of sexual assault upon victims who were allegedly too intoxicated to consent. The convictions on all the most serious charges have been set aside. Great news for our client.
We have been representing an Army doctor who received a GOMOR for allegedly falsifying medical records. As anyone who does military justice knows, commands frequently use GOMORs when they simply don’t have enough evidence to give someone an Article 15 or a Court-Martial. This was such a case. In spite of the GOMOR the doctor […]
I recently represented a Coast Guardsman who was convicted of sexual abuse of a child and a general disorder for making a statement to a child that was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. Two days prior to the court-martial, the alleged minor victim completely changed his story from the conduct alleged […]
General Discharge upgraded to Honorable. We have been representing a former Airman who was kicked out for a “personality disorder.” The military frequently uses this “catch all” for those they want to be rid of, especially those with mental health issues, including PTSD. As our client did not have six years active duty, he was […]
I have been representing an Army NCO who was suspected of BAH fraud. He called me after CID called him wanting an interview. I advised him to not speak to CID (which is what I always advise.) We then put together a rebuttal packet. We were able to convince the command to not prefer charges […]
Mr. Cassara recently represented an Army Major at Fort Sill, OK who was charged with 68 specifications (charges) including cyber stalking, computer infiltration, larceny, fraud, extortion, fraternization, adultery and conduct unbecoming an officer. After extensive negotiations, Mr. Cassara secured a plea agreement where his client would plead guilty to fraternization, adultery and conduct unbecoming an […]
I recently posted how the Army Court of Criminal Appeals had reversed my client’s child sexual abuse conviction in U.S. v. Swift. In a rare move, the government appealed that decision to the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Yesterday, the CAAF agreed with us, and denied the government’s appeal. This means my client […]
I recently represented an Air Force captain, who was convicted of sexually molesting his two step daughters. Unfortunately, this is a scenario all too often where allegations are brought against a service member in the midst of a divorce. My client has steadfastly maintained his innocence, and there was no physical evidence to link him […]