Result Category: Courts-Martial
Marine Corporal Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Steph represented a Marine Corporal who was accused of sexual misconduct in violation of Article 117a, UCMJ. The command was aggressively pursuing a court-martial. However, they were also aggressively trying to trample on the Marine’s rights. Steph called them out on multiple occasions and never failed to push back. The charges against the Client were dropped and he separated from the Marine Corps.
Drill Instructor Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Client was a Drill Instructor accused of sexual misconduct with a former recruit. He was facing extremely high stakes at a court-martial. Steph was able to leverage his situation in a way that caused the prosecutor to agree to an alternate disposition agreement. Client separated from the Marine Corps without a conviction.
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Accused of Serious Misconduct.
Client, a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, was accused of serious misconduct. He was facing a court-martial. Steph aggressively negotiated on his behalf. She ensured the charges were dropped and secured a discharge characterization that allowed him to receive the veterans’ benefits he had earned.
Air Force Officer Charged with Sexual Assault.
Abby represented an Air Force Officer client charged with sexual assault. She put together a really strong case and expertly litigated the case. Her client was acquitted of assault and two specifications of sexual assault. The client avoided sex offender registration!
Sexual Assault Charges
Client was accused of sexual assault involving multiple victims. Abby relentlessly fought for his innocence through multiple pretrial hearings, aggressive discovery requests, and intense litigation. On the eve of trial, the government withdrew and dismissed all charges, vindicating Abby’s fight.
Court-Martial of Marine Corps Sergeant
Steph’s Client, a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, was facing court-martial for assault and battery on a junior Marine. Steph relentlessly investigated, ultimately learning more about the case than the prosecutors. This resulted in the charge being dismissed and the Client staying in the Marine Corps, keeping his rank, and ultimately promoting to SSgt.
Special Court-Martial for THC Delta-8
Client was facing a Special Court-Martial for THC Delta-8 and one other minor offense. Steph’s aggressive trial approach, including investigating and finding witnesses that exonerated her Client, resulted in the Navy dropping all charges against her Chief Petty Officer Client.
Court Martial – Navy Master Chief Petty Officer
Abby’s Client, a Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, was facing court-martial charges for an allegation of helping junior Sailors cheat on their advancement exam. Abby was relentless in her pressure on the government to provide discovery and litigate motions. She expertly cross-examined the witnesses, exposing their biases and motives to fabricate. Client was fully acquitted with a finding of NOT GUILTY.
Marine Corps Court Martial
Steph’s Client, a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, was facing court-martial for assault and batter on a junior Marine. Steph relentlessly investigated, ultimately learning more about the case than the prosecutors. This resulted in the charge being dismissed and the Client staying in the Marine Corps, keeping his rank, and ultimately promoting to SSgt.
Navy Court Martial
Client was facing a Special Court-Martial for THC Delta-8 and one other minor offense. Steph’s aggressive trial approach, including investigating and finding witnesses that exonerated her Client, resulted in the Navy dropping all charges against her Chief Petty Officer Client.
Navy Court Martial
Steph negotiated an extremely favorable deal for her client, a Navy Chief Petty Officer. She initially represented him in the investigation into a wide-range of very serious offenses. During the negotiations, she was able to get the Government to withdraw all the most serious allegations, securing an outcome that ensures the client will have a good future outside the Navy.
Marine Court Martial
Client was a member of an elite Marine Corps unit accused by his ex-girlfriend of a variety of domestic violence offenses. Steph did not back down, filing and winning motions and gathering evidence. After a year and a half of investigation, followed by aggressive litigation by Steph during the general court-martial, the Government withdrew and dismissed all charges just weeks before the start of the trial.
Marine Court Martial
Abby’s Client, a Marine Corps Sergeant, was accused of abusive sexual contact during a complicated divorce from his now ex-wife. As the case progressed, Abby won favorable rulings and the Government offered multiple deals. The Client refused any compromise due to his innocence. After intense litigation at a general court-martial, where Abby unveiled lies and inconsistencies through cross-examination and delivered a brilliant closing argument, the Client was found NOT GUILTY of all charges.
Court Martial
Steph represented a Client facing a general court-martial (GCM) for allegations of domestic violence, strangulation, and suffocation. Steph relentlessly defended him through litigation that lasted nearly a year and a half. She pursued every lead, raised every issue, and fought tirelessly on behalf of her Client, which led to all charges being dismissed.
Navy Court Martial
Steph’s Navy enlisted Client was charged at a special court-martial. The Government continuously offered deals that were not favorable to the Client. After Steph filed motions, the Government finally offered the deal the Client wanted. The Client happily separated with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.
Army Court Martial
Abby’s Client, an Army Sergeant First Class, tested positive on a urinalysis. Asserting his innocence, he turned down his Article 15. The Army took him to court-martial, where Abby aggressively defended him. The Client was found NOT GUILTY after only a few minutes of deliberation.
Navy Court Martial
Navy junior enlisted Client was accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. Steph and Abby’s expertise revealed she was the aggressor and Client was defending himself. Steph was praised for conducting “a masterclass in cross-examination” for the cross-examination of the complainant. Client was found NOT GUILTY of all charges.
Navy Court Martial
Navy Master Chief accused of hazing and bullying had special court-martial charges dropped after Steph revealed unrecoverable flaws in the prosecution’s case. Client was saved from a conviction.
Navy Court Martial
Navy Senior Chief Client was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow Chief in a special court-martial. Steph’s passionate and aggressive defense prevented Client from being convicted of a life-altering sex offense.
Air Force Court Martial
Abby’s Client was an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant who was offered an Article 15 nonjudicial punishment for abusive sexual contact. He turned it down and was taken to a general court-martial. He was fully acquitted of the charges.
Air Force Court Martial
Air Force Staff Sergeant faced multiple specifications of rape at a general court-martial. The Government had DNA evidence, a SANE exam, and surveillance video evidence. None of that could overcome Abby’s relentless case preparation and talent in the courtroom. Her client was fully acquitted of all charges.
Air Force Court Martial
Air Force Client was coerced by AFOSI to say he knew the complaining witness could not consent. Steph’s trial litigation and skills revealed her blatant lies and the lack of real investigating by AFOSI. Client found NOT GUILTY at a general court-martial.
Air Force Court Martial
Client was accused at a general court-martial of a range of sex offenses that could have resulted in life in prison, including forcible rape. Steph and Abby defended him over the course of 2 years, never backing down from the many obstacles they faced. He was fully acquitted of all charges: NOT GUILTY. Steph and Abby were honored to attend his Air Force retirement ceremony.
Air Force Court Martial
Steph’s skill in developing cross-examination and collaborating with experts, including forensic psychologists, in alcohol-facilitated sexual assault cases proved essential in defending an Air Force Client against a “drunk sex” allegation in a general court-martial. Client was fully acquitted of all charges: NOT GUILTY.
Staff Sergeant Court Martial
Abby’s Client was a Staff Sergeant charged in a general court-martial with child sexual abuse of his teenage stepdaughter and possession of child pornography. Abby’s litigation skills resulted in her Client being fully acquitted of all charges.
