Introduction of Controlled Substance onto Military Installation Charges | Case Results

Location: Osan AFB, Korea Rank: E-5
Charges: Introduction of controlled substance onto Military Installation, Possession of a controlled substance Result: Drug distribution case dropped from Court Martial to NJP

Maximum Sentence:

  • DD
  • 20 years and 6 months in confinement
  • Total forfeiture
  • Reduction to E-1
  • Federal felony drug conviction

An Airman was apprehended by security guards at the gate, allegedly attempting to bring narcotics onto the Airbase. Based on that arrest, her quarters were searched, which turned up more narcotics which law enforcement claimed were packaged for distribution.

Once we were retained, we worked with the prosecutor and kept all charges from being preferred against our client, resolving the matter at an Article 15.