Paraphernalia. I was informed the new LA DA is not pursuing any low level misdemeanors (including the ones I was charged with). The arresting officer also confirmed this. However, my court date is in April during which time I am supposed to be in Basic training. Any advice?
answered on Jan 4, 2021
If you were arrested, charged, and fingerprinted you dont have any choice; the military will find out eventually and a number of things could happen at that point, including a discharge for the convenience of the government while you are in training. If your MOS is at all reliant on ability to... View More 
If its not stolen valor, would it be a violation of any other law? Sources would be appreciated. Thank you.
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answered on Jul 16, 2020
Even if it is not stolen valor, if you are not a veteran it would be fraud.
In our final amount owed statement our current mortgage company is adding the $16,000 to our current home loan amount. Now our refinance loan will be $16,000 higher than our current home loan.
answered on Apr 8, 2020
Unless your matter involves military legal issues, you could try reposting under Banking and Real Estate. There's no guarantee that every question is picked up, but your question remains open for five weeks and could have better chances of being seen in those categories. Good luck
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I filed and served him back in November. But because he is military, I am unable to get it sent to default, and I'm not sure what the next steps are to get it finished
answered on Mar 3, 2020
The Court can be asked to appoint an attorney to represent him under the Soldiers and Sailors Act. That attorney will ensure his rights are protected and so you can proceed with getting all your issues resolved. That he is not deployed is a good thing, as he will be available to testify in case a... View More
It was 112A. However I have not been charged with anything, I did not answer questions,. I did not fail a UA, was not asked to take one and have not been removed from my job that I work at, at a secure site even after my commander was told and upon his request said I should still stay at my job.... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2019
No lawyer has a crystal ball to predict what your governing authority might be thinking. If you were not caught carrying, under the influence, or anything else consistent with being under the influence of a controlled substance described in § 112a, and since you were not arrested and charged with... View More
Requested an undeleted DD-214 form for veteran benefits for school. Am I a "veteran?"
answered on Oct 18, 2019
Yes, you are a veteran. You should visit the VA's website (https://www.va.gov) to determine what, if any, benefits to which you may be entitled. Thank you for your service.
answered on Oct 15, 2019
more info needed.
probably a labor/employment law litigator.
my concern is whether they would do it on a contingency or hourly............i suspect hourly.
the issue may be damages
It has been 18 months now and still no resolution. I am not being prioritized. delay over delay. I need help.
My private Dr cleared me to go back. I might also need an age waiver.
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Speak with a recruiter. Their job is to get people to enlist. They can educate you on the current waivers available. Keep in mind each of the services have different recruitment policies so you may want to check with each of the branches of the US Military. Good luck.
that represented me in juvenile court. He suggested and is confident we can successfully unseal my record, file a motion to reduce all felonies to misdemeanors, file a secondary motion to have the case dismissed by a judge, and re-seal the record. By doing so, will that make me eligible for... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
CA Penal Code 17b relates to reductions of crimes for juveniles, depending on the circumstances. See: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=17.
As for information in a background check, typically such checks uncover all arrests that... View More
His present wife never allowed him to be in our lives mom married him his first enlist year I was born un1964 he had vasectomy to ensure me and mynow deceased brother would have something after his death he married his wife after an affair my brother was still his custody but he died we didn't... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2019
His surviving spouse would be entitled to all of the community property that they owned, or any joint tenancy held property. Since he had two children, you both would share 2/3 of his separate property and his surviving spouse would be entitled to 1/3 of his separate property. But if he was... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
In 2010, President Obama repealed the policy "Don't ask Don't Tell", preventing the military from discharging service men because of sexual preference.
answered on Dec 6, 2018
If you are an active duty service member with a cancer diagnosis, you will be processed through the Physical Evaluation Board process. The Navy will determine whether your cancer significantly interferes with the performance of your duties. Depending on how disabled you are determined to be (by the... View More
Dear Justia, I've been wanting to join the Navy Reserve and I spoke with a Navy Recruiter. Initially, I thought it was a 3 year contract, but learned it's a 6 year contract in the Reserve. I work part-time in construction, and also help part-time with my family. Several years ago, I... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Hello. Yes, you can ask for a hardship separation from the Naval Reserve. Depending on where you are in your contract, you can also request to be transferred to the IRR so your drilling requirement would be eliminated -- you'd just have an annual check-in (and you'd still be subject to... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2018
Where do you think the abuse occurred? If off-base, you should contact local PD for the criminal investigation, then contact your base Family Advocacy Program to report the abuse.
I specialize in Military Victim Rights. If it's sexual abuse, and the case heads to military criminal... View More
I can’t even seek an audience with the judge because it’s all done behind closed doors. All they tell me is they can’t give me advice or answer my questions. They tell me to get a lawyer.
answered on Sep 30, 2018
Were you adopted by a u.s. citizen? I'm not sure I understand what it is that you are trying to accomplish.
So we were stripped of our weekend liberty for threemarines failing a uniform inspection.
answered on Sep 17, 2018
You’re going to need to be more specific. “Mass punishment” is what? Removal of privileges may be just fine depending on how it was done. Or it could be hazing. Or it could be the command actually enforcing existing policy. Without more facts, I cant make an assessment.
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answered on Aug 22, 2018
Absolutely. It is pretty much a military career killer. The only "exception" is when the service member is a junior enlisted. The military leadership recognizes that a young soldier (or marine, etc.) will make mistakes. If that junior enlisted member is an otherwise good troop, a... View More
While on terminal leave, a friend of mine was charged with simple possession of a controlled substance on a federal property and had to appear in a federal magistrate court (where it was dismissed). His command found out about the incident and put him on legal hold just a few days before his EAOS... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2018
If it was dismissed "with prejudice" in the federal court, then there is an argument that the courts-martial may be bound by that dismissal. It depends on the reason and grounds it was dimissed. If the dismissal is silent, it's likely "without prejudice" and still subject to UCMJ action.
answered on Jul 10, 2018
It depends on your service branch. In the Navy, if you're attached to a ship, you're going toArt 15/ NJP/Captain's Mast because you can't refuse. Otherwise, your command may try to take you to NJP or elect to take you to court-martial. They may elect to administratively separate... View More
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