Military Criminal Defense: Strategy Over Surrender If you’re facing charges in the military justice system and you know you’re guilty, the gut instinct is to surrender early. To take the deal. To get it over with. That instinct is understandable. But it’s often dead wrong. One of the most dangerous things I see in court-martial […]
Military Accused? Your Risk Might Matter More Than Your Guilt There’s a misconception floating around military courtrooms – and it’s one I’ve spent nearly two decades trying to dismantle. It’s this idea that if you’re guilty, you plead guilty. End of story. But here’s the truth: court-martial defense isn’t that simple. Guilt alone isn’t what […]
The Truth About Military Investigations: What Every Service Member Needs to Know The biggest mistake a service member can make when facing a military investigation? Thinking it will all go away on its own. It won’t. If you’re under investigation, whether it’s for sexual assault, fraud, domestic violence, drug use, or any other offense, the […]
Military Charges? You Screwed Up—Now Let’s Talk Strategy Let’s not sugarcoat it: sometimes my clients are guilty. They made a bad decision. They acted on impulse. They said the wrong thing, pushed too far, or let a situation spiral out of control. And now they’re facing charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). […]
7 Days to Save Your Career: Understanding the GOMOR Rebuttal Process In the Army, one piece of paper can decide your fate: the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand, or GOMOR. This administrative tool is unique to the Army and represents a career-defining moment for countless soldiers. When a GOMOR is issued, the clock starts ticking. […]
GOMOR vs. Court-Martial: What Every Soldier Needs to Know Let me be blunt. If you’re staring down a GOMOR or a court-martial, you’re in deep trouble. But knowing what you’re up against can make all the difference. These aren’t just legal terms; they’re life-changing events. So let’s cut through the jargon and get to the […]
Why a GOMOR Can Be Worse Than a Court-Martial Here’s the question I get asked all the time: “If the government doesn’t have enough evidence for a court-martial, isn’t it better to just get a GOMOR?” My answer? Not necessarily. A GOMOR might seem like the lesser evil, but it’s not that simple. In some […]
How to Win GOMOR Rebuttals: Combining Storytelling with Legal Precision Let me take you behind the scenes. Imagine you’re a two-star General. Your inbox is flooded with emails, your schedule is packed with briefings, and now, on top of everything else, a GOMOR rebuttal lands on your desk. Are you going to sift through 30 […]
The Importance of Starting Early When Facing a GOMOR Let’s get real. If you’ve been handed a GOMOR (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand), the clock is already ticking. Many Soldiers receive only seven calendar days to respond, and that is no time to waste. But here’s the thing: if you’re already working with a legal […]