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The Role of Criminal Appeals in Correcting Judicial Mistakes at Trial
Even though there is a strong presumption that a trial was conducted properly, trial courts often get it wrong. That is where appellate...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read


Navigating Military Courts-Martial: Procedures and Distinctions from Civilian Courts
Within the realm of military justice, courts-martial serve as pivotal instruments for maintaining discipline, order, and accountability...
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Jul 4, 20242 min read
A Short History of the Military's Court-Martial Guilty Plea Colloquy
The civilian world allows a Defendant the Hobson's Choice by pleading guilty to an offense he did not commit; the military does not.
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Jun 3, 20246 min read


Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) -- What You Should Know
An introduction to the U.S. military's Article 15, or Non-Judicial Punishment, process.
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Apr 26, 20245 min read


Hey New Guy, Change the Way the Air Force Prosecutes Child Cases
The Air Force pioneered proactive child exploitation investigations. Every service now does the same. I wrote the playbook.
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Mar 18, 20244 min read


From Student to Court-Martial Trial and Appeal Lawyer - My Path to My CAAF Clerkship
I'll never forget an early experience I had as a young(er) military prosecutor. Skilled defense counsel asserted a spirited, persuasive...
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Mar 11, 20243 min read


How I Ended Up Representing The World's Most Hated Terrorist In Guantanamo Bay
Picture it. Late spring 2020. The world is closed. End of times stuff. I couldn't remember the last time I left my apartment. It's less...
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Mar 8, 20242 min read


Uncovering and Exploring Military Justice and Its History
Military Justice has interested me since my undergraduate days at the University of Central Florida. I became even more fascinated during...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read
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