Military Legal Matters
Rebutting An Army QMP Selection
The Army Qualitative Management Program (Army QMP) was established under Army Directive 2014-06. The Army QMP’s purpose is to identify noncommissioned officers (NCOs) whose performance, conduct, or potential for advancement do not meet Army standards for continued service.
Defending Military Sexual Assault Allegations
We had the privilege of defending a Lieutenant Colonel who was falsely accused of sexual assault. At his court-martial, our combination of independent investigation and strategic questioning of witnesses resulted in the complaining witness admitting on the stand that she did not believe she was sexually assaulted and that she was not a victim.
Article 31 Rights. Do you have the right to remain silent?
Anyone who has ever watched a crime drama on television knows that famous line that the cop tells the perp just before putting the cuffs on. Believe it or not, this line is more than some iconic “cop drama” dialog. That phrase and the rights accompanying it originate in a famous court case known as Miranda v. Arizona and are often referred to as “Miranda” warnings.
Can an Attorney Help with my Military Discharge Upgrade?
Yes. An attorney gives you an advantage in gaining your military discharge upgrade. It is vital to have an attorney knowledgeable in the standards and formalities of the various review board agencies. An attorney with knowledge of military law can give you an advantage over those applicants attempting to go it alone.
Challenging Negative Findings in Security Clearance
A security clearance denial can be tough. The administration said they found unfavorable information during your security clearance investigation/re-investigation. As a result, your security clearance has been denied or revoked. Now what? First, stay calm. Approximately 98% of security clearances are granted.
Pentagon Sheds Light on Sexual Abuse of Military Kids
During field training in North Carolina, Cpl. A. Masa quickly became friends with one of his fellow Marines. But little did his friend know he was sexually abusing his friend’s 3-year-old stepdaughter. Masa also decided to take sexually explicit photos of the little girl and his friend’s infant baby girl.
Soldier Held by Taliban Faces Court-Martial
Sgt. B. Bergdahl was released in exchange for five Taliban detainees from Guantanamo Bay. Now, his attorney says that his case was referred for trial
Should Veterans on Death Row Get Special Treatment
In 2009, wounded war veteran J. Davis received a Purple Heart four decades after fighting in Vietnam. After receiving his medal, it was removed, his shackles were replaced, and he was taken back to his cell on death row. The fateful day occurred in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1995.
Sailor to be Tried for Attempted Murder of Fellow Sailor
NORFOLK, Va. – A sailor who was being treated for mental health issues and accused of stabbing another sailor at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in 2014 will now be tried for attempted murder in military court, the Navy announced on Sep. 28, 2015. Petty Officer 3rd Class W. Harwell allegedly attacked Petty Officer 2nd Class J. Powell with a knife on June 6, 2014.
Attorney Jonathan Crisp Helps Acquit Maryland Man of Rape Accusations
Attorney Jonathan Crisp from Crisp and Associates, LLC has successfully defended a Maryland man against rape charges. The defendant was accused of raping a fellow National Guard member after a night of drinking at Fort Indiantown Gap in May 2014.
Can Jurisdiction Affect a Desertion Case?
Some have wondered if it makes a difference if a service member who is a deserter gets picked up by local, state, or military police. This is a valid question since how desertion ends greatly influences the term of confinement imposed upon the deserter.
Military Sexual Assault Reform Fails to Pass Senate
For two years in a row, a plan aimed at removing sexual assault crimes from the military justice system failed to pass the Senate. The measure was sponsored by New York Democrat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and was backed by 49 other senators.
