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In the service and facing a Court Martial? – What do you do?:

Whether you have just been arrested, read your Article 31/Miranda rights, or whether you have had charges preferred or referred against you for a Summary, Special, or General Court Martial, you might want to think about hiring a civilian attorney with expertise in military law issues. For example: you need to find a civilian lawyer with knowledge regarding the various types of Court Martial proceedings, Article 15s, and discharge issues.

It would be best if you could find someone with access to forensic psychologists, forensic toxicologists, computer experts, and other experts to assist in your defense.

It is not unusual for someone, particularly a non-lawyer, to have been read their Article 31/Miranda rights and still have no idea what their rights are and what may come next in the military justice process.

It is also critical to find a lawyer that will make NO moral judgments about you or the case. Innocent or guilty, the client is entitled to the best defense that the lawyer can provide.

When serious charges or false official statement charges are dropped as a result of an aggressive defense following an Article 32 Hearing, it can be possible to carry-on with a military career.

If an attorney guarantees you a victory, you might, wisely, seek out another lawyer. There are no guarantees in life and each case has its own unique facts and circumstances. A good attorney will not tell you that you have a great case and that you are certain to win. A good laywer should promise that you will get a great fighter in your corner.

Attorney Ted Bills has one mission – to fight for the rights of personal injury victims and those who have been devastated by the misconduct of others – he represents clients which an aggressive approach designed to provide SWIFT justice. Attorney Bills is a member of the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the El Paso County (Colorado Springs) Bar Association. He works in tandem with his clients to provide assertive, business-savvy, legal services that solve problems, reduce delays, and minimize costs.