Military Defense

A court-martial trial is run similar to a civilian criminal prosecution, and as such you need proper representation. With experience serving as a military prosecutor, attorney John L. Calcagni can provide the high level of representation you need.

Military criminal appeals are very different from civilian suits. Having the assistance of a skilled and experienced attorney that understands military judicial procedures is vital for proper and fair representation.

A Post-trial clemency petition is the last chance to seek reconsideration of a guilty verdict. Clemency requests need to be carefully prepared and handled by a skilled defense lawyer to increase the likelihood of success.

Article 32 pretrial investigations give the accused a chance to challenge the supporting evidence being presented against them. It’s a complicated process with several stages to follow if you’re going to maximize the probability of success.

A criminal investigation is the start of someone being investigated concerning a crime. Retaining an attorney before answering any questions is vital at this stage to clear all suspicion before the investigation starts to gain momentum.

When facing administrative separation from the military, you require experienced representation to ensure you’re fully discharged and with the proper characterization.

Officer elimination actions are the actions that military officers face when being involuntarily separated from service. There are several choices to navigate and present to a board of inquiry.

When an officer is facing separation from the military due to misconduct, he or she may face either a Show Cause Boards, or the Boards of Inquiry. Attorney representation is required to fulfill the legal requirements of these boards properly.

Veteran’s Court is a court designed to deal with military veterans, and as such has some particular requirements and procedures that are different from the regular military court.

Although non-punitive in nature, Article 15 allows an officer to defend his or her position and present evidence to a commanding officer before going to a court-martial.

A Memorandum of Reprimand, or General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), is a written warning to a soldier from his or her General Officer. By using the services of an attorney, they can ensure the memorandum is filed correctly to minimize the impact on their career.

Being a cadet facing charges or damaging accusations can be a daunting position in which to find yourself. You should always obtain the correct legal representation to ensure a fair and right outcome.

If you find yourself in need of changing, correcting, or modifying your discharge or dismissal, there are some complicated legal hoops to go through to ensure this happens. An experienced attorney can handle these steps for you.

The Board of Corrections of Military Records is the highest level of administrative review within the army. There are strict guidelines and procedures to follow if you want to make a successful change to your records.

The Qualitative Management Program (QMP) is designed to improve the overall quality of enlisted soldiers by thinning out underperforming soldiers and retaining the best performing soldiers. If you receive notice of separation from the QMP, you still have hope of maintaining your position with proper representation.