Result Category: Discharge Board, ADSEP Board, & BOI
Solicitation
Steph represented Client through a CMEO investigation for solicitation of sex from a civilian employee and showing her a video of himself engaging in sexual intercourse. Client turned down nonjudicial punishment and was taken to an ADSEP Board. Steph’s extensive case in mitigation resulted in a general discharge, and the Client was thrilled with the result.
Cheating on the E-7 exam
Client was taken to nonjudicial punishment for cheating on the E-7 exam. She would have turned down the NJP if she could have because she was not guilty, but she was attached to a ship and had no choice. Her CO ignored her statement and evidence and found her guilty, then sent her to an ADSEP Board for an OTH. Steph put together such a compelling case, the board members found NO BASIS and exonerated…
Sexual Assault Allegation
Client was a Petty Officer Second Class who was taken to an ADSEP Board for an allegation of sexual assault. Steph cross-examined the complainant so convincingly that the ADSEP Board quickly returned with a finding of NO BASIS.
Drug Accusation
Navy Petty Officer First Class Client was an introvert who made a rare choice to go out with his friends to a crowded bar. He left his drink unattended while he went to the bathroom. When he tested positive for cocaine, he was shocked, confused, and scared. Steph’s compassion, guidance, and unrelenting advocacy resulted in a unanimous finding of NO BASIS.
Sexual Harassment Accusation
Navy Petty Officer First Class was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. Steph’s case preparation, skillful cross-examination of the women, and persuasive closing argument resulted in a finding of NO BASIS.
Sexual Assault Allegation
Steph represented a Petty Officer Third Class at his ADSEP Board for an allegation of sexual assault. Steph’s presentation of witnesses, analysis of the evidence, and compelling closing argument resulted in a finding of NO BASIS.
Drug Charge
Abby’s Client, a Petty Officer First Class, innocently ingested THC at a friend’s house. Client had been held at a schoolhouse for over 9 months pending the resolution of his ADSEP Board. Abby’s outstanding case preparation and ability to think on the fly resulted in a unanimous finding of NO BASIS.
Drug Accusation
Navy Chief Client accused of innocently ingesting a drug was found not guilty at NJP but was brought to an ADSEP board regardless, due to a change to the OPNAVINST. He was still facing an OTH and the loss of his 16-year career. Steph put on such a compelling case, the ADSEP Board found NO BASIS in only 10 minutes.
Violating COVID Protocols & Fraternization
Navy LT with 22 years of service pled guilty at NJP to violating COVID protocols and fraternization, among other offenses. Steph worked tirelessly to present a strong case at the Board of Inquiry because PERS was seeking an OTH with the loss of retirement. Not only was Client retained, but the BOI found NO BASIS for a charge he had pled guilty to at NJP.
Drug Accusation
Navy flyer retained Steph to represent him when he tested positive for cocaine with no apparent source of exposure. Steph refused to back down in the face of an unreasonable command. The ADSEP Board members were absolutely shocked to learn of the possible sources of innocent exposure. Members found NO BASIS and Client continued his Navy career.
Drug Accusation
Navy LT with over 20 years of service was prescribed a medication his provider failed to properly put in his dental record. Even after showing the prescription, his command continued to persecute him. Client was a war hero for his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, but the command was relentless. However, Steph was relentless too. After a finding of NO BASIS at his first BOI, PERS took him to another one based on the same…
Domestic Violence Accusation
Chief Petty Officer was accused of domestic violence, delaying his appointment to Chief Warrant Officer. Steph fought for nearly a year to prove he did not do what he was accused of. After only 6 minutes of deliberation, he was fully exonerated by the ADSEP Board. Steph attended his promotion to CWO a few weeks later.
