Historical context and later court decision This commentary discusses the February 2023 trial. Both Marines were convicted of violating a lawful general order by consuming alcohol, and neither received punishment. On 27 December 2024, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals set aside both findings and sentences and dismissed the charges with prejudice after finding […]
The Importance of Hiring a Civilian Attorney for False Sexual Assault Allegations in Court Martial Cases 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. […]
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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 […]
Archived office announcement. This post describes the firm’s former Honolulu office. Bilecki Law Group’s current office is in Tampa, Florida. See current contact information and consultation options. Court Martial Defense firm Bilecki Law Group had moved to a new location in the ASB Tower on Bishop Street, just minutes away from their previous location. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On April 4th, 2003, Marine Colonel Joe D. Dowdy walked into the tent of his superior, Major General James Mattis. The tension had been brewing throughout the early invasion as General Mattis favored speed and violence, whereas Colonel Dowdy took great concern for the welfare of his Marines and that caution ultimately cost him his […]