Readers may have heard references to doctor-patient privilege, which ensures confidentiality of a patient’s sensitive medical information under many circumstances.
When to hire a military criminal defense lawyer: During or before the preliminary inquiry?
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) commanders are responsible for maintaining order and discipline within their ranks. When a commander is notified that a servicemember under his/her command may have committed a criminal act, there are steps that must be followed to determine how to proceed.
Could flirtatious emails end your military career?
Not every military investigation begins with one’s commanding officer. In a recent example, a senior Air Force general’s disgraceful exit began with a complaint filed with the Air Force inspector general.
Can an attorney help you during a military investigation?
The reasons why a service member might require the skills of a lawyer can be quite varied, as illustrated by the client testimonials on our law firm’s website. Yet several common themes emerge, often involving a fight to preserve one’s career, military benefits or future opportunities.
Do some medical conditions automatically disqualify a soldier?
Can a food allergy render a cadet unfit for service and jeopardize his or her ROTC program participation? According to a recent incident involving a sergeant in the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s ROTC program, the answer to that question might be yes.
