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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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