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On a recent episode of the popular Freakonomics Podcast, Bilecki’s very own Ben Gold had an opportunity to highlight one of the most common logical fallacies used by military prosecutors to ruin the lives and careers of good men and women in uniform. Namely, he took to task the all too common “slippery slope” argument. …

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How Military Prosecutors Use The Slippery Slope Fallacy To Ruin Military Careers Read More »

It has often been said by military historians that we face nothing new under the sun today that was not faced by warriors since the dawn of warfare. General James Mattis is often quoted as saying that though the technology had changed, Alexander the Great would not be the least bit confused by what he …

Lessons from 1861: Modern Military Justice | Bilecki Law Group Read More »

Lessons from 1861: Modern Military Justice | Bilecki Law Group Read More »

Alcohol infused bar fights rarely end well for military service members and when someone lays dead after it is all over, you’d expect that someone is going to be spending their foreseeable future in military prison. Particularly when they are tried by a military justice system that boasts a 90% plus conviction rate. However, the …

Marine Raiders Cleared: A Righteous Act | Bilecki Law Group Read More »

Marine Raiders Cleared: A Righteous Act | Bilecki Law Group Read More »

Explanation of a Court Martial A court martial is similar to a civilian criminal trial, but it follows a different set of rules and procedures. The UCMJ is the military’s legal system that governs the conduct of service members. The UCMJ is a federal law that applies to all branches of the military, including the …

The Importance of Hiring a Civilian Attorney for False Sexual Assault Allegations in Court Martial Cases Read More »

The Importance of Hiring a Civilian Attorney for False Sexual Assault Allegations in Court Martial Cases Read More »

Our qualified court martial defense attorneys at Bilecki & Tipon LLLC are dedicated to defending serving military members who have been charged with a crime in Hawaii, Guam, South Korea, Japan, or other places around the world. With over 30 years of collective experience to back us, our legal team has successfully represented and protected the rights of hundreds …

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjM-yasRsw Who do you have on YOUR side? Interviewer: Who does the defense have on their side to uncover evidence for the defendant? Noel: If you go with the assigned defense counsel then you have the assigned defense counsel. That’s who the defense has. Now when you go out there and you’re deciding whether or …

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Why Use a Defense Team | Noel Tipon Read More »

Court Martial Defense firm Bilecki Law Group has moved to a new location in the ASB Tower on Bishop Street, just minutes away from their previous location. Bilecki Law Group can now be found at this address: 1001 Bishop Street ASB Tower, Suite 2305 Honolulu, HI 96813 If you or a loved one is facing …

Bilecki Law Group, PLLC Moves to New Office Read More »

Bilecki Law Group, PLLC Moves to New Office Read More »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGanneqdaVc What do we do? Interviewer: So how is it that you are able to have so much success? Noel: Well, I believe we have a lot of success at Bilecki and Tipon because we are dedicated to assembling the premier team of lawyers, and experts and investigators to make sure that no stone goes …

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Path To Success | Noel Tipon Read More »

Bowe Bergdahl, who has been charged of desertion for walking off his post in Afghanistan in 2009, appears unlikely to receive the death penalty for his actions if convicted. While the Uniform Code of Military Justice allows for capital punishment to be used for desertion or misbehavior before the enemy, this is only applicable during …

Noel Tipon Weighs in on Bergdahl Case Read More »

Noel Tipon Weighs in on Bergdahl Case Read More »

In many regards, dealing with an investigation of property loss that leads to a financial liability is really no different than the military justice system for any other charge of misconduct. That’s because in both cases, the odds are stacked against the defendant and the prosecution/command/investigators are merely looking to scare the hell out of …

Financial Liability Investigation Of Property Loss (FLIPL) Rebuttals Will Save Your Career And Your Money Read More »

Financial Liability Investigation Of Property Loss (FLIPL) Rebuttals Will Save Your Career And Your Money Read More »