Does your chain of command need to read you your rights before they ask you an incriminating question? This is a question we frequently receive, typically the answer is yes, but it truly depends on the individual facts of the case and how those facts are applied to the law. Article 31 of the UCMJ […]
Unlawful command influence is said to be the “mortal enemy of military justice,” but defining what that actually means is somewhat complicated. When potential clients ask us if they potentially have an issue with unlawful command influence, we always have to apply their specific facts to the law. The follow up question is often whether […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84h02-wvW0g&feature=youtu.be Topics Discussed How Tim gives hope by understanding his clients. Never think it’s too late. You can always turn yourself around. Hope comes in many ways. People lose hope all the time, especially when they come see me. When they come see me, they’ll often have very significant charges, life-altering charges, and they’ll say, […]
Topics Covered The keys to winning cases. The benefits of working hard. Having a successful mindset. Be passionate about what you do. Success doesn’t come overnight. What’s the Secret Sauce to Success? I’ll tell everybody what the secret sauce is, okay? I’m not going to keep it a secret anymore. I’ll tell you exactly what […]
When the Deck is Stacked Against You | Tim Bilecki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j7DIz_3YuY A Look Into the Mind of Court Martial Attorney Tim Bilecki Hosted by Carla Zelaya “No one to represent their interests.” Carla: Now, can you walk me through piece-to-piece how a trial starts, how long does it take. Bilecki: Sure. I mean, it starts […]
Why Hire Civilian Attorneys | Tim Bilecki One of the most common questions we get here at Bilecki Law Group is why a military service member would need to hire a civilian court-martial lawyer when they get appointed one for free. In a recent interview, a military defense attorney answered that question. The transcripts from […]
Leveling the Playing Field | Tim Bilecki https://youtu.be/FOzBg63ipic A look into the mind of Court Martial Attorney Tim Bilecki Bilecki: I don’t think I’ve had a case where the odds haven’t been stacked against me. The reality is: if the odds weren’t stacked against my client, they probably wouldn’t be hiring me and I probably […]
A Historical Review of Changes to the Article 32 Hearing Historical context: This article addresses the JPP Subcommittee’s critique of the Article 32 changes following the FY14 NDAA. Its discussion of the report and the 2015 case figures is historical. Current Article 32 procedure and the authority of special trial counsel must be assessed under […]
Noel: Can you represent me if I’m guilty? Find out on this episode of “Off The Record.” People wanna know if I can represent them if you actually did what they say you did, if you’re actually guilty. I know, Tim, that is a issue that comes up for you all the time. Tim: Yeah, […]