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What Are Possible Court-Martial Punishments?

What are the possible court-martial punishments? They vary, depending upon the type of court-martial you face, and the allegations you face. Summary courts-martial and special courts-martial have limits on the authorized punishment based on that type of court. For general cou [...]

Court-Martial Case Dropped Against Senior Field Grade Military Officer

Recently, a senior field grade military officer defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) had his case that began as an anticipated general court-martial trial dropped, and low-level administrative discipline was issued [...]

Sexual Assault Court Martial Dropped for Junior Member

Recently, a junior enlisted military member defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens had the sexual assault court-martial case he faced dropped by the military after a pretrial motion hearing (UCMJ Article 120). The military client was accused of, and investigated for, alle [...]

Three Successful Outcomes for Military Officers

Recently, three military officers in different service branches had successful outcomes in the adverse administrative cases they faced. These officers were represented and defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens. Because these were administrative disciplinary cases, there [...]

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Convenient Opinions Regarding Due Process – Does An Accused Have The Right To Be Heard, And The Right To A Fair Investigation?

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has long championed herself as an advocate for women's rights and a crusader to change the disciplinary systems on college campuses and the justice system in the military to give "more voice" to complainants alleging sexual assault and sexual miscon [...]

Sexual Assault Court Martial Dropped for Military Member

Recently, a junior enlisted military member defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens had the sexual assault court-martial case he faced dropped by the military after a pretrial motion hearing (UCMJ Article 120). The military client was accused of, and investigated for, alle [...]

Senior Enlisted Military Member Is Granted Court-Martial Clemency

Recently, a senior enlisted military member defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens was granted court-martial clemency for a previous minor court-martial conviction. Prior to being represented by Mr. Stevens, the client had been convicted in a general court-martial that w [...]

Civilian Court-Martial Defense Lawyer: End of Year Wrap-Up and Welcome to 2021

Happy New Year. 2020 has been a very difficult and tragic year for many. We keep them in our thoughts and prayers. We hope for a brighter 2021. While the pandemic progressed through 2020, the military justice system pressed forward. We want to sincerely thank our clients [...]

Senior Field Grade Military Officer Wins Show Cause (Discharge) Board And Retained In Military

Recently, a senior field grade military officer defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens was retained in the military after winning a litigated board of inquiry (BOI) hearing - involuntary administrative discharge board. In the military, involuntary administrative discharg [...]

Military Senior Noncommissioned Officer Found Not Guilty of Attempt to Kill Unborn Child in Court-Martial Trial (UCMJ Article 119a)

Recently, a military senior noncommissioned officer who faced a general court-martial (GCM) in which he was accused of domestic violence was found not guilty of attempt to kill an unborn child (UCMJ Article 119a). The accused military member was defended by our military law [...]

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Military Noncommissioned Officer Has Sexual Assault Case Dropped (UCMJ Article 120)

Recently, a military noncommissioned officer defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) had the alleged sexual assault case he faced dropped by the military before court-martial charges were preferred against him (UCMJ A [...]

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