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Military Law Questions & Answers
Q: I just found out I have asthma and I have been in the army for 4 years.
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Answered on Sep 18, 2018
Answered on Sep 18, 2018
V. Jonas Urba's answer
Can you perform your job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation? Have you requested an accommodation?
What does your doctor say?
What does a lawyer who handles military claims, usually a former JAG Corps lawyer, think? Or someone who handles federal work comp claims - they are out there.
Can you perform your job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation? Have you requested an accommodation?
What does your doctor say?
What does a lawyer who handles military claims, usually a former JAG Corps lawyer, think? Or someone who handles federal work comp claims - they are out there.
Q: Is it against any Marine corps order to use mass punishment when no Njp was issued for what everyone is punished
Angelina Bradley's answer
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.
SF
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.
SF
Q: I just got married to my boyfriend, he is a united states marine. What are the next steps to get my legal statues fixed?
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Answered on Sep 17, 2018
Answered on Sep 17, 2018
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
You don’t say whether or not you came without authorization, but if so you can apply for a benefit called “parole in place”, which could, based on your being married to an active duty Marine, essentially erase an unlawful entry. Once you have that, you can apply for a green card at the same time your husband files an immigrant visa petition. If you entered lawfully, i.e. with a visa, you would not need to apply for parole in place.
We recommend you consult with an immigration...
You don’t say whether or not you came without authorization, but if so you can apply for a benefit called “parole in place”, which could, based on your being married to an active duty Marine, essentially erase an unlawful entry. Once you have that, you can apply for a green card at the same time your husband files an immigrant visa petition. If you entered lawfully, i.e. with a visa, you would not need to apply for parole in place.
We recommend you consult with an immigration...
Q: How can I be sure if neighbors are taking video of my where abouts and or inside my apt And on my job
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Answered on Sep 12, 2018
Answered on Sep 12, 2018
Q: My daughter is 19, she enlisted in the Navy but received an ELS(entry level separation) is she still able to sponsor me?
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Answered on Aug 29, 2018
Answered on Aug 29, 2018
Hector E. Quiroga's answer
Your daughter needs to be 21 in order to file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf.
Your daughter needs to be 21 in order to file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf.
Q: My husband is in the military, me and my 3 boys live with him but one of my boys belongs to my ex and he didn’t agree
Timothy Denison's answer
Yes. They can make you move back. Probably won’t, but you are supposed to file notice of intention to move at least 30 days before you do.
Yes. They can make you move back. Probably won’t, but you are supposed to file notice of intention to move at least 30 days before you do.
Q: I was recently discharged from the army after a failed urinalysis with a honorable discharge. I was told by my previous
Robert Donald Gifford II's answer
You may want to consider petitioning that service's board of records review. For example, if you were Army you may want to petition the Army Discharge Review Board and/or the Army Board of Corrections of Military Records.
See: http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/adrb-faq.html
and
http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/abcmr-overview.html
You may want to consider petitioning that service's board of records review. For example, if you were Army you may want to petition the Army Discharge Review Board and/or the Army Board of Corrections of Military Records.
See: http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/adrb-faq.html
and
http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/abcmr-overview.html
Q: If a charge was dismissed in a federal magistrate court, could a person go to special court martial for the same thing?
Robert Donald Gifford II's answer
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.
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.
Q: How can a DUI affect your chances for promotion?
Robert Donald Gifford II's answer
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 commander will work to rehabilitate him/her and keep them "in the fight."
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 commander will work to rehabilitate him/her and keep them "in the fight."
Q: Can a sergeant force his lower enlisted soldier to wear an ACH for multiple days as punishment?
Angelina Bradley's answer
It does sound like it'd meet the AR standards for hazing. You can take your concerns to the command's IG or JAG (or, if the command doesn't have an IG, go to the ISIC's IG or JAG).
It does sound like it'd meet the AR standards for hazing. You can take your concerns to the command's IG or JAG (or, if the command doesn't have an IG, go to the ISIC's IG or JAG).
Q: I’m 18 and I am wondering if I will be automatically emancipated if I join the National Guard?
Angelina Bradley's answer
If you are 18, you've already reached the age of emancipation. This is not dependent on you enlisting in the National Guard.
Good luck!
If you are 18, you've already reached the age of emancipation. This is not dependent on you enlisting in the National Guard.
Good luck!
Q: Is my military supervisor allowed to order me to use my personal cell phone for work purposes?
Angelina Bradley's answer
I see this as an Anti-Deficiency Act problem. If you feel strongly about it, contact your local Trial Defense Services office or Area Defense Counsel, and ask them to assist you in raising this issue to the command's JAG or IG. Listen carefully to the advice they provide you about going down that road prior to taking action.
I see this as an Anti-Deficiency Act problem. If you feel strongly about it, contact your local Trial Defense Services office or Area Defense Counsel, and ask them to assist you in raising this issue to the command's JAG or IG. Listen carefully to the advice they provide you about going down that road prior to taking action.
Q: us army and told my sergeant I'm getting out of the army through pt failure, can I get dishonorable discharge for this?
Angelina Bradley's answer
No. You can only get a Dishonorable Discharge if you are found guilty at General Court-Martial and awarded a DD. For PT failure, you'll receive either an Honorable or a General Under Honorable Conditions. Benefits-wise, the difference is that, in most cases, an Honorable lets you use the GIBill, a GEN does not.
Once you are notified of your separation, you should contact either your local Trial Defense Services Office or contact a Military Law attorney (like myself) who can advise you...
No. You can only get a Dishonorable Discharge if you are found guilty at General Court-Martial and awarded a DD. For PT failure, you'll receive either an Honorable or a General Under Honorable Conditions. Benefits-wise, the difference is that, in most cases, an Honorable lets you use the GIBill, a GEN does not.
Once you are notified of your separation, you should contact either your local Trial Defense Services Office or contact a Military Law attorney (like myself) who can advise you...
Q: Is using a camouflage colored pants illegal? No patches, no nothing, just camouflage colored.
Angelina Bradley's answer
No, it isn't illegal to wear camouflaged pants. You will run into problems with the Stolen Valor Act when you start wearing rank, medals, and other insignia. But if it's just the pants, you should be fine.
No, it isn't illegal to wear camouflaged pants. You will run into problems with the Stolen Valor Act when you start wearing rank, medals, and other insignia. But if it's just the pants, you should be fine.
Q: My husband claims me on his VA benefits still, he hasn't supported me or my children, when I had them home, in 5 years.
Gary Johnston Dean's answer
You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem ASAP. You have waited long enough to receive what you're entitled to from this bum!
You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem ASAP. You have waited long enough to receive what you're entitled to from this bum!
Q: How much time does chain of command have to initiate a statement of charges?
John Cannon's answer
You need legal assistance office or a retained attorney to assist you in your FLIPL rebuttal. Not having a signed hand receipt for government property is potentially a valid defense.
You need legal assistance office or a retained attorney to assist you in your FLIPL rebuttal. Not having a signed hand receipt for government property is potentially a valid defense.
Q: Can a Virginia lease be terminated by a military who wasn't the original lessee without a Military clause?
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Answered on Jul 11, 2018
Answered on Jul 11, 2018
F. Paul Maloof's answer
Only the lessee who is on military duty has the right to invoke such a termination provision.
Only the lessee who is on military duty has the right to invoke such a termination provision.
Q: How should I handle the following military matter?
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Answered on Jul 10, 2018
Answered on Jul 10, 2018
Angelina Bradley's answer
There are too many specifics in your case that aren't provided here in your question, and I"m sure more nuances will arise. I'd head down to talk to your local Area Defense Counsel or Defense Service Office for a free consultation. They'll be able to help walk you through this.
There are too many specifics in your case that aren't provided here in your question, and I"m sure more nuances will arise. I'd head down to talk to your local Area Defense Counsel or Defense Service Office for a free consultation. They'll be able to help walk you through this.
Q: Can I be discharged from the navy for depression?
Angelina Bradley's answer
Yes. if you remain on LIMDU for more than three periods, you will be referred to the Physical Evaluation Board. The board will determine if your ability to perform your duties has been significantly impacted by your depression. If so, you'll be rated by the VA. If your rating is 30% or above, you'll be medically retired from the Navy. If less than 30%, you'll be medically separated.
The Navy provides free IPEB attorneys for you to ask questions of, located at all major military...
Yes. if you remain on LIMDU for more than three periods, you will be referred to the Physical Evaluation Board. The board will determine if your ability to perform your duties has been significantly impacted by your depression. If so, you'll be rated by the VA. If your rating is 30% or above, you'll be medically retired from the Navy. If less than 30%, you'll be medically separated.
The Navy provides free IPEB attorneys for you to ask questions of, located at all major military...
Q: What happens if you get busted for something while stationed overseas? Like a DUI?
Angelina Bradley's answer
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 you from the service. It's at your commander's discretion.
You should contact your local Defense Service Office/Area Defense Counsel for free advice. There are also many civilian attorneys (myself included) who...
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 you from the service. It's at your commander's discretion.
You should contact your local Defense Service Office/Area Defense Counsel for free advice. There are also many civilian attorneys (myself included) who...
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