by Eric Roper | Feb 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
If you are employed by the Federal government, as a military member, a civilian employee, or a government contractor, you are likely required to possess some level of a security clearance. Today, virtually all Federal government positions are required to maintain at...
by Eric Roper | Jan 7, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Manufacturers of synthetic marijuana (widely referred to as “Spice”) have responded to recent state and Federal laws criminalizing the use and possession of the herb by slightly altering the chemical compounds involved in the manufacturing process to avoid using the...
by Eric Roper | Nov 7, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
The military continues to target and prosecute service members under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) who are accused of using or selling Spice, a type of synthetic marijuana. The continued emphasis on this type of prosecution in the military serves as a...
by Eric Roper | Oct 7, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Consider the following hypothetical case. You are home watching TV when you hear a knock at the front door. Answering the door, you find a uniformed police officer who asks if he may come inside and take a look around because neighbors have reported smelling what...
by Eric Roper | Apr 29, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) provides the authority for a Commanding Officer to impose non-judicial punishment (NJP). Subject to some limitations, individuals facing NJP have the right to refuse NJP and to consult with a criminal defense...
by Eric Roper | Mar 25, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
If you are in the military and find yourself in state court, either as a party to a civil case such as a divorce or as a defendant in a criminal case, your lawyer should know what effect the state court actions may have on your military career. There is a perception...
