Result Category: Discharge Board, ADSEP Board, & BOI
Sergeant First Class Discharge Board Notice
Client, a Sergeant First Class, was notified for a discharge board. The command attempted to force him into a conditional waiver, but Abby pushed back. The command backed down and agreed to let the Client medically retire.
Alleged THC Use
Client, a Chief Petty Officer was accused of using THC. Through investigation, Steph and Client discovered Client was innocently exposed to his friend’s candy, which had THC in it. After over a year of fighting Client’s case, an ADSEP board returned a NO BASIS finding.
Inadvertent Exposed to THC
Client was inadvertently exposed to THC through her civilian roommate. Regardless of her innocence, the Client’s command chose to take her to an ADSEP Board, potentially causing her to lose her 12-year career. Steph presented a compelling case. After only 15 minutes of deliberations, the Board unanimously found NO BASIS.
Chief Petty Officer – Multiple Charges
Steph’s Chief Petty Officer Client faced six charges and 11 specifications, ranging from conspiracy, fraternization, forgery, false official statements, communicating threats, and extramarital sexual conduct. Client was found guilty at NJP. Because of Steph’s representation at his ADSEP Board, the Client received NO BASIS on all allegations. The Senior Member of the Board even apologized to Steph’s Client for having to go through the process.
Tested Positive for Methamphetamine
Client tested positive for methamphetamine on a random urinalysis and was being processed for administrative separation, which would have ended his 15 year Naval career. Only through Steph’s extensive investigation and advocacy, was it revealed that Client had been innocently exposed to methamphetamine in the line of duty, which caused him to test positive. After a two-day, heavily litigated ADSEP Board, the Board found NO BASIS.
Positive Cocaine Test
Client tested positive for cocaine. Steph’s advocacy revealed the source of the exposure and countered all the government’s arguments for why Client should be found guilty. The Board agreed with Steph, and they found NO BASIS in only 6 minutes.
Tested Positive For Cocaine
Abby’s Petty Officer Second Class Client tested positive for cocaine. Client turned down nonjudicial punishment. Abby conducted multiple witness interviews, gather character letters, prepared his statement, and wrote a retention memo that outlined the issues for the ADSEP Board. The Board found NO BASIS.
Officer Accused of Multiple Instances of UA
Steph’s Officer Client was accused of multiple instances of UA, dereliction of duty, and false official statements. Steph represented the Client for over a year of pressure, investigation, and borderline aggression from their command even though the Client was already set to medically retire. The case was taken to a BOI where Steph’s advocacy resulted in the Client being retained and allowed to effectuate his retirement orders.
Inadvertently Exposed to THC
Client was inadvertently exposed to THC through her civilian roommate. Regardless of her innocence, the Client’s command chose to take her to an ADSEP Board, potentially causing her to lose her 12-year career. Steph presented a compelling case. After only 15 minutes of deliberations, the Board unanimously found NO BASIS.
Multiple Charges on Chief Petty Officer
Steph’s Chief Petty Officer Client faced six charges and 11 specifications, ranging from conspiracy, fraternization, forgery, false official statements, communicating threats, and extramarital sexual conduct. Client was found guilty at NJP. Because of Steph’s representation at his ADSEP Board, the Client received NO BASIS on all allegations. The Senior Member of the Board even apologized to Steph’s Client for having to go through the process.
Tested Positive for Methamphetamine
Client tested positive for methamphetamine on a random urinalysis and was being processed for administrative separation, which would have ended his 15 year Naval career. Only through Steph’s extensive investigation and advocacy, was it revealed that Client had been innocently exposed to methamphetamine in the line of duty, which caused him to test positive. After a two-day, heavily litigated ADSEP Board, the Board found NO BASIS.
Tested Positive for Cocaine
Client tested positive for cocaine. Steph’s advocacy revealed the source of the exposure and countered all the government’s arguments for why Client should be found guilty. The Board agreed with Steph, and they found NO BASIS in only 6 minutes.
Abusive Sexual Contact Accusation
Steph’s Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Client was accused by an officer of abusive sexual contact. Steph prepared a case so strong that the Board found NO BASIS in less than 2 minutes of deliberations.
Domestic Violence Accusation
Client was facing an ADSEP board for domestic violence. During her detail-oriented preparation for the case, Steph was the first person to realize that the Navy lacked jurisdiction over the Client. Client received an Honorable discharge.
Positive for THC Delta-8
Steph’s Navy Petty Officer Second Class client was extremely scared because she had no idea what could have caused her to test positive for THC Delta-8. Steph presented her client’s case to the ADSEP board, educating them about the prevalence of this substance and the dangers of accidental exposure. The Board found NO BASIS in 13 minutes.
Sexual Harassment Accusations
Client was a Navy Senior Chief accused by multiple junior Sailors of sexual harassment offenses. During the NJP process, the Client’s rights were repeatedly violated, and Steph aggressively pushed back. At the ADSEP board, Steph pointed out the utter lack of evidence supporting the allegations and revealed the mistreatment from the command. The Client was exonerated with a finding of NO BASIS in less than 20 minutes.
Recruiter Misconduct
Steph’s Client, a Recruiter in the Marine Corps, was accused of recruiter misconduct by multiple recruits, including sexual assault under Article 120, UCMJ. Steph’s aggressive and creative representation resulted in findings of NO BASIS to the most serious charges, and a retention recommendation for the rest. Client got to continue his Marine Corps career.
Sexual Assault Charges
Client was an Army Sergeant First Class accused of sexual assault. There were five total allegations against him. After a two-day, heavily contested discharge board, Abby secured a finding of NO BASIS. Her preparation was cited by the board members as one of the main factors contributing to the result.
Drug Accusations
Multiple people accused Client of drug involvement in exchange for leniency in their own cases. Client was illegally searched by CID and was dragged into a year-long investigation. The Marine Corps brought him to an ADSEP board 7 days before his EAS. Steph brilliantly defended him, showing all the flaws in the Government’s evidence. The board unanimously found NO BASIS and Client was honorably discharged.
Sexual Harassment, Bullying & Hazing Accusations
Five people accused our Navy Chief Client of sexual harassment, bullying, and hazing. The Client’s nearly 14-year career was on the line. Steph pointed out all the flaws in the Government’s evidence and the bias in the investigation. Steph gathered numerous witnesses who showed why the allegations were not credible, and why the Client was a strong leader. The board found NO BASIS for violations of OPNAVINST 5354.1H and retained the Client.
Navy Client Accused
Abby’s Navy Client with 19 years of service was accused of communicating a threat, abusive sexual contact, burglary, and having a civilian conviction for vandalism. Abby developed a solid strategy, admitting a civilian conviction is a basis, but arguing that there was no evidence to support the other allegations. The Board agreed, finding NO BASIS on the major allegations and unanimously recommending retention in spite of the civilian conviction. Client’s retirement saved!
Tested Positive for THC
Client tested positive for THC and asserted innocent ingestion. The command wanted to separate with notification procedures, but Abby’s advocacy caused the Admiral to grant her an ADSEP Board. The board quickly found NO BASIS. Without Abby fighting for a board, she likely would have been discharged the year prior rather than being exonerated and continuing her career.
Positive Drug Test
Client tested positive for amphetamines, which turned out to be Adderall. Steph helped the Client navigate the investigation, DRB, NJP turn down, and Administrative Separation Board process. Steph’s representation at the board was praised by the board members, who unanimously voted NO BASIS in only six minutes of deliberation.
Drug Accusation
Chief Warrant Officer 3 was accused of cocaine use after being unknowingly exposed through her civilian boyfriend. The Government was very aggressively trying to end her 19-year career and take away her retirement. After an extremely hard-fought BOI, the members unanimously found NO BASIS. Steph saved the Client’s career!
Hazing & Bullying Accusations
Marine Corps former Drill Instructor was accused of hazing and bullying after he returned to the Fleet and held junior Marines to standards. Steph’s case preparation revealed the lies and inconsistencies among the junior Marines. Steph’s aggressive cross-examination of the Commanding Officer revealed toxic leadership and numerous processing flaws in the case. Client was retained in the Marine Corps.
