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Training Center Petaluma, California. A Coast Guard Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) accepted nonjudicial punishment and was found guilty of dereliction of duty, false official statement, and obstructing justice. The Commanding Officer recommended administrative separation based on the NJP. MJA represented the Coast Guardsman at his administrative separation board hearing resulting in a finding of no misconduct and a recommendation for his retention on active duty.

Quantico, Virginia. A Sergeant (E-5) in the Marine Corps was taken to an administrative separation board for allegedly violating Article 92, UCMJ, by not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. During the hearing, MJA admitted extensive evidence showing that it was impossible for the Marine to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine order because the only two FDA approved vaccines—COMIRNATY AND SPIKEVAX—are not available to servicemembers. Based on this evidence, the Board determined there was “no basis” for misconduct and retained the Marine on active duty.

San Diego, California. MJA successfully defended a Navy Hospitalman (E-3) accused of two separate counts of sexual assault. MJA, along with the local DSO attorney, aggressively challenged the false narrative being pushed by the alleged victims and the government resulting in a finding of no basis for either of the allegations. The positive outcome allows the Hospitalman to continue his advancement in the Navy.

Camp Casey, South Korea. A Sergeant First Class (E-7) in the United States Army retained MJA to defend against multiple false allegations involving a junior Soldier. After refusing to accept Article 15 punishment, in consultation with MJA, the Soldier was taken to a Chapter Board. During the Board, MJA effectively cross-examined the government’s witnesses, including the alleged victim, exposing numerous inconsistencies in their prior statements and a sinister motive to fabricate among the government witnesses. After 30 minutes of deliberation, the Board members unsubstantiated the allegations of sexual harassment and fraternization and recommended the Soldier’s retention in the United States Army.

Fort Eustis, Virginia. An Army Specialist (E-4) unjustly accused of abusive sexual contact and assault with intent to commit rape hired MJA after being targeted as the subject of a CID investigation. MJA advised and represented the SPC through the investigation and resultant command determination to forgo court-martial. After many delays and months of waiting, the Army sent the Soldier to an administrative separation board instead – an “easier” path for the Government to secure accountability given its lower standard of proof and ability to prosecute with hearsay alone. MJA successfully defended the SPC against all charges and allegations brought forward as the basis for the separation. The Board found NO BASIS for any of the alleged misconduct and voted to retain the SPC in the Army.

Naval Station San Diego, California. A Navy Lieutenant Commander (O-4) accused of sexual harassment and several other serious violations of the UCMJ hired MJA after being detached for cause (DFC) and offered NJP. MJA advised the LCDR to refuse the NJP and demand a Court-Martial. After many delays and months of waiting, the Navy decided to send the officer to a Board of Inquiry instead of court. MJA successfully defended the LCDR against all charges and allegations brought forward as the basis for the DFC and offer of NJP. The BOI found NO BASIS for any of the alleged misconduct and voted to retain the LCDR in the Navy.