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Army Sergeant Facing Allegations of Sexual Assault.
An Army Sergeant was facing allegations of sexual assault. Steph guided him through the process for nearly a year. He was facing the prospect of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (OTH) discharge, but Steph helped him work to receive a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge instead. As a result, Client easily found civilian employment and was thrilled with the result.
Domestic Violence Accusation
Client was a Gunnery Sergeant set to promote. Before that could happen, his wife accused him of domestic violence in the middle of a civilian custody battle. Client retained Abby to help him navigate the investigation. She coordinated with his civilian attorney, communicated with investigators, the Office of the Special Trial Counsel, and the command. All charges against Client were ultimately dropped with no action, and he was promoted.
Accused of Sexual Assault while on Deployment
Steph represented a junior Marine through being accused of sexual assault while on deployment. His parents were extremely worried, but Steph guided everyone through the process. She communicated with NCIS and the Office of the Special Trial Counsel. Ultimately, the Client was able to EAS as planned with no action.
Accused of Sexual Assault by a Civilian
Steph represented a Petty Officer Second Class who was originally accused of sexual assault by a civilian and staunchly asserted his innocence. Steph aggressively represented the Client through the process, communicating with NCIS, the Office of the Special Trial Counsel, and the command. OSTC declined to prosecute, and Client was told he was being taken to NJP. He turned it down and met with leadership. He was ultimately given a NPLOC for minor conduct unrelated…
Tested Positive for PEDs
Client was a senior enlisted Special Operator who tested positive for PEDs. Steph expertly navigated him through the process of making a statement to the command and gathering medical documentation, and submitting it. They got the adjudication letter back stating that the positive urinalysis had been determined not to be a drug abuse incident. Client’s security clearance and career were saved.
Sexual Harassment Accusation
Client, a Petty Officer First Class, was accused of sexual harassment. Steph guided the Client through the process. Ultimately, allegations were unsubstantiated and Client was allowed to separate at his EAOS with an Honorable discharge.
Petty Officer Second Class Client Tested Positive for THC Delta-9
Petty Officer Second Class Client tested positive for THC Delta-9. He immediately retained Steph, who helped him gather all the evidence they possibly could for an innocent ingestion waiver package. Steph put it all together in a compelling package with a memo supporting the Client. After reviewing it, the CO routed an innocent ingestion waiver. PERS concurred, removed the urinalysis from the Client’s record, and closed the case.
Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Investigated for Falsifying Record
Client was a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant who was investigated for falsifying records. Abby represented him through the investigation, providing invaluable advice and guidance. The case against the client was ultimately dropped.
Army Master Sergeant Accused of Sexual Assault.
Client was an Army Master Sergeant accused of sexual assault. Abby worked to gather evidence and communicate with prosecutors. She provided vital guidance to the Client, who’s retirement was on the line. The sexual assault charges against Client were dropped, and he was allowed to retire on schedule.
Investigation into CO’s Travel
Steph represented her Commanding Officer Client through an investigation into his travel. She worked extensively with the Client and the superior command to gather evidence and show that her Client had done nothing wrong. No punitive action was taken against the Client and he left command as scheduled.
Fraternization and False Official Statement
Client was a Naval Officer facing allegations of fraternization and false official statement. Through Abby’s representation, Client was found not guilty of the false official statement. Abby responded to the Report of Nonjudicial Punishment in such a compelling way that PERS notified the Client that she WOULD NOT be required to show cause for retention in the Naval Service. She was ultimately able to request restoration of her AQD.
Accused of Creating a Hostile Work Environment
Client was a Petty Officer First Class accused of creating a hostile work environment. Client’s command repeatedly surprised Client by taking action against him without informing him in advance, trying to convince him to take steps not in his own best interest, and ultimately conducting an NJP in violation of Navy rules and regulations, trampling on the Client’s due process. Steph helped the Client with an appeal, which was ultimately denied. The appeal mitigated the…
Accused of Soliciting Oral Sex from an Escort
Client was a Navy Petty Officer First Class accused of soliciting oral sex from an escort. He had been caught in a civilian law enforcement operation. Steph helped him navigate the investigation and advocated on his behalf to NCIS. She guided the Client through the NJP process, which he ultimately accepted, but was awarded minimal punishment due to the response. He was extremely happy with the outcome given the facts of the case.
Failure to Go and False Official Statements
Army Specialist Client was charged in NJP with two specifications of failure to go and false official statements. Abby worked to prepare a package for him responding to the Article 15, but the command disregarded it all. Abby drafted a scathing appeal of the proceedings. The appeal was granted in full by the CG, with the entire Article 15 proceedings being set aside and the Client’s rank restored.
Marine Investigated for a Pattern of Misconduct
Client, a junior Marine, was being investigated for a pattern of misconduct, including negligent discharge of his weapon. He wanted to be discharged from the Marine Corps with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service. Through her representation, even with the facts of his case, Abby was able to secure him that exact outcome.
Domestic Violence Accusation
Client was a Marine Corps Instructor and NCO. He was accused of domestic violence. Abby walked Client through the NJP process, rigorously examining and evaluating the evidence before Client turned down NJP. Rather than go to a court-martial, the command took him to an ADSEP Board, where Abby secured a complete NO BASIS finding.
Tested Positive for THC and Cocaine
Client, a Marine Corps Officer, tested positive for THC and cocaine and was advised to be worried about facing a BOI and getting an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (OTH) discharge characterization. Steph helped him navigate the investigation, NJP, and Report of NJP process so expertly that SECNAV ultimately approved his separation with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service. All VA benefits were saved, and he avoided recoupment of his educational pay!
Marine Sergeant Tested Positive for THC
Client was a Marine Sergeant who tested positive for THC. He was taken to an ADSEP Board, where Steph skillfully pointed out every flaw in the urinalysis process, from collection, storage, and shipping through to notification and due process violations. The Board unanimously found NO BASIS.
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Accused of Misconduct with Two Recruits
Client was a Marine Corps Drill Instructor accused of misconduct with two recruits. Steph leveraged her familiarity with Drill Instructor rules and regulations, as well as culture, to effectively present Client’s case to the Board. The Board unanimously voted for RETENTION.
Navy LCDR Accused of Fraud
Client, a Navy LCDR, was accused of extensive fraud, including being charged with 62 different specifications of GTCC misuse and violations of leave regulations. The case was dropped to only 35 specifications after Abby spent countless hours on her NJP. Steph then represented her at the Board of Inquiry, where Steph expertly navigated the complex charges. The Board voted unanimously to RETAIN the Officer.
Abusive Sexual Contact
Client, a Petty Officer Second Class, was charged at an ADSEP Board with 3 Charges and 15 specifications of abusive sexual contact, sexual harassment, and a no contact order violation. The case involved 4 alleged victims. Steph relentlessly fought to show that the alleged victims weren’t credible, including talking to one who recanted her original statement. After presenting all the evidence to the Board and making a thorough argument on behalf of her Client, the…
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!
