The accused was a former Sailor of the Year recipient, responsible for overseeing the nuclear reactor on a nuclear submarine. After a positive reading for marijuana on a urinalysis, law enforcement investigated the Sailor’s illegal use of marijuana. The investigation uncovered several other Sailors with whom he had allegedly smoked marijuana.
After learning that charges would likely be preferred against him, the Sailor retained court-martial lawyer Tim Bilecki. By working with the government, Mr. Bilecki managed to keep all charges at Captain Mast, which ultimately led to an Administrative Separation Board.
Mr. Bilecki represented the Sailor at the Administrative Separation Board; however, given his position of responsibility on a nuclear submarine, the board recommended an other than honorable discharge, and the Sailor was separated with that characterization.
Prior results do not predict future outcomes.