Another collateral consequences note, from United States v. Taylor, No. 10-3132 (7th Cir. July 7, 2011). Taylor was serving in the Navy when he was charged with forcible sodomy in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 925. He pleaded guilty, and a general court-martial…
Stars & Stripes reports: The postponed court-martial for an airman accused of killing his 8-month-old son has been set for Sept. 8, a Spangdahlem spokeswoman said Thursday. KUT reports: The lawyer for Major Nidal Hasan claims the Army’s decision to try his client before a court-martial wasn’t a surprise, but…
The next up in a series of confrontation cases. I’ve already put you onto the great Professor Friedman. Here are the links courtesy of SCOTUSBlog to the documents beyond the Illinois opinion. Certiorari-stage documents Opinion below (Supreme Court of Illinois) Petition for certiorari Brief in opposition Petitioner’s reply
Let’s been lots going on with the DADT issue. Yesterday Washington Blade reports: A federal appellate court in California on Wednesday overturned a stay on an injunction that had barred the U.S. government from enforcing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” allowing gay service members to start serving openly in the armed…
Yes you do. But it “expired” six months ago, have a nice day, oh and here’s your court-martial charge sheet. Military.com reports: Soldiers who take their prescription medications six months after dispensation and pop positive on a urinalysis test could see their careers go down the toilet. Changes made to…
CAAF has issued opinions in: United States v. Schubert. Judge Baker writes for the majority, joined by Ryan and Stucky. Judge Erdmann wrote a dissent in part and a concurrence in the result and he was joined by the chief judge. This was a government appeal of a speedy trial…
Reuters is reporting that MAJ Hasan’s case has been referred to a death penalty eligible court-martial
So I’m reading a ROT for a case tried after 2005. During the challenge for cause part of the trial the trial counsel seeks to challenge member(s) under the liberal grant policy. An early explanation of the liberal grant comes from United States v. White, 36 M.J. 284, 287 (C.M.A.…
I get asked a lot about upgrades to discharges and whether it’s possible to enlist, or whether it’s possible to be retained — Army Times reports: The Army is cracking down on soldiers who are drug users, problem drinkers and troublemakers. I used to tell people that when there was…
Air Force Times reports: Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz has asked the Defense Department to reconsider the decision to downgrade three one-star legal billets, saying each position merits “having a general officer in the seat.”