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 […]
The War on Sexual Assault | Tim Bilecki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-7YtUXKwrQ The War on Sexual Assault: An Inside Look With Court Martial Attorney Tim Bilecki Hosted by Carla Zelaya Bilecki: In today’s military, 10, 15 years ago, the pendulum was on one side where a sexual assault allegation would be made and the military would sweep it […]
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 […]
E-3 Falls Prey to OSI’s Catch a Predator Sting, Bilecki Secures Acquittal.
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 […]
It Falls to the Officers to Make Tough Calls Over Whether Allegations Warrant a Court Martial Trial Military courts, unlike civilian courts, do not have a permanent criminal court system in place to manage the trials and convictions of service members. Rather, military courts are convened for temporary use by ranking officers when the need […]
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, […]
What Am I Facing With A Guilty Court Martial Charge? Historical recording: This interview includes former partner Noel Tipon and does not describe the present composition of Bilecki Law Group. Its sentencing discussion predates the current parameter system. For a present case, the offense date, particular charge, forum, applicable sentencing parameter and military status must […]
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced last Wednesday his resignation from the U.S. Supreme Court, leaving behind a politically charged vacancy that is sure to generate news headlines for months to come. Justice Kennedy, who turns 83 next month, arrived at the White House yesterday to hand-deliver his letter of resignation to President Donald Trump. Mr. […]