In the military there are no grand juries. The military’s version of a grand jury hearing or probable cause hearing is called an Article 32 investigation. There are three types of Courts-Martial in the military: Summary, Special and General. Only…
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What is an Article 32 hearing?
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As Seen on TV: Are You Under Military Investigation?
Everyone has seen Law and Order, or another cop or lawyer show on TV. The suspect is read his Miranda rights: “You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a…
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Military Divorces and Service-Related Disability Benefits
Divorce is always a difficult and complex process, which can become even more complicated when one spouse is a military servicemember. Especially when one’s military pension is at issue. In some instances, when a veteran receives new disability benefits not…
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NEWS: Reservists Say Army Denied BAH
These reservists say the Army denied them BAH on deployment. Now they’re suing to get it back. By: Meghann Myers, Army Times Col. Bradley Wolfing was months into a 2016 deployment to Germany when the Army suddenly launched a criminal investigation against him for fraud,…
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NEWS: Reservist Colonel Arrested for BAH
‘Why was I arrested at all?’: Reservists investigated for using Army-provided housing allowance fight to clear names By JOHN VANDIVER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 17, 2018 STUTTGART, Germany — A few hours before he was lauded by U.S. Africa Command…
NEWS: Patriots Law Group Sues Army
Reservists say Army denied housing benefits, garnished wages and launched unfair criminal probes. Now they’re suing. By JOHN VANDIVER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 14, 2018 STUTTGART, Germany — Army reservists deployed to Europe were wrongly denied housing allowance payments, subjected…
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Cell Phones and Law Enforcement Investigations
Like most people, your cell phone is likely another appendage to your body. You probably carry it with you everywhere you go, you online bank with it, check your Facebook, text your friend, send emails, make calls, order pizza, etc.…
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Exposure to Burn Pits
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a decision awarding medical benefits to Veronica Landry, a KBR contractor who worked at Mosul Air Force Base in Iraq. Landry suffered from lung disease related to her daily exposure to “burn…
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Open House – Free Lunch!
Come see Patriots Law Group’s new location! We are holding an Open House on January 30, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free lunch will be provided at the event. Meet our attorneys and sign-up for free consultations and…
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Why We Started Patriots Law Group…
After nearly two years of planning, the doors to Patriots Law Group have finally opened. Patriots Law Group is a full-service firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of service members and their families. It was established by former military…
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