Archives: Results
Coast Guard XO
Client, a Coast Guard XO, was notified of relief for cause for AHHI violations. Steph drafted a thorough response to the RFC recommendation, pointing out all the flaws with the case and the application of the law. Client’s RFC was overturned and he resumed his duties as the XO of the ship.
Abusive Sexual Contact
After a quick NO BASIS finding at an ADSEP board for abusive sexual contact, Steph petitioned to expunge her Senior Chief Client’s titling (background check). NCIS agreed, and his record was expunged.
NILD Determination
Steph fought hard on behalf of her Client who was found to have a medical condition Not In the Line of Duty (NILD). Steph put together extremely convincing evidence, and the NILD determination was overturned.
Accusation of Misconduct by Marine Corps SNCO
Client, a SNCO in the Marine Corps, was accused of misconduct with students at his schoolhouse. He received a 6105, which Steph helped him aggressively rebut. The CO withdrew the 6105 and issued a Page 11, having removed the issues Steph identified with the 6105.
Drug Use
Client was placed in pretrial confinement for drug use. After getting Client released, Steph represented her through nonjudicial punishment proceedings, identifying all the mitigating factors that weighed in favor of a medical separation rather than administrative separation.
Alleged Harassment and Maltreatment of Subordinates
Client was facing allegations of harassment and maltreatment of subordinates. Steph aggressively defended him against nonjudicial punishment proceedings, ultimately resulting in the Client turning down NJP and demanding a court-martial. Steph presented the issues with the case, and the command ultimately let the client retire as scheduled.
Controlled Substance Use
Client, a Naval Officer, was drugged while he was out drinking with civilians. He reported the incident and did everything he was supposed to do, but the command still charged him with knowingly ingesting a controlled substance. Steph fought hard for his retention in the Naval service, and PERS agreed. Client was retained.
Army SGT Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Client, a SGT in the Army, was accused of sexual misconduct and notified of administrative discharge processing. Steph put together a large amount of evidence and crafted a legal memo disputing all the allegations against the Client. Ultimately, Steph’s arguments convinced the commander to suspend the separation processing.
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.
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.
Positive Codeine Test for Sailor
Abby represented a Sailor who tested positive for codeine on a random urinalysis. Abby drafted a strong NJP package, outlining the law and the flaws in the investigation. The CO stopped Mast in the middle of the proceeding to conduct a better investigation. As a result, all charges against the Client were dismissed and the urinalysis was removed from the Client’s record.
Prostitution Sting Arrest
Steph represented a Sailor who was arrested as part of a prostitution sting. However, the Client had done nothing legally wrong. Steph did extensive research and presented legal arguments for exactly why Client did nothing that violated the UCMJ. After reviewing Steph’s argument, the CO withdrew and dismissed NJP.
Article 15 Case
Abby represented an Air Force client who was threatened with the cancellation of recruiting duty during the course of an Article 15. Abby’s advocacy led to the Client being allowed to PCS for recruiting duty.
Advocacy of Behalf of Petty Officer Second Class
Client was suffering from serious medical issues, leading to lapses in his ability to complete his duties. Even though he was an otherwise responsible Petty Officer Second Class, his chain of command was fighting hard to take his rank and strip him of his NEC. Steph’s aggressive advocacy on his behalf led to all his punishment being suspended and the CO refusing to take his NEC, requiring his chain of command to back down.
Tested Positive for Meth
Client, who was seriously injured in an accident while on active duty, was in the process of receiving a medical retirement. Client tested positive several times for methamphetamines. Client’s command processed her for notification separation, attempting to prevent her from getting a medical retirement and impose a general discharge characterization. Steph presented an extremely compelling response to the notification, and the Navy chose to medically retire the Client with an Honorable characterization of service.
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.
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.
