Rule for Courts-Martial (RCM) 1002 establishes the military justice system’s new sentencing procedures. With the exception of death penalty cases, the military justice system has transitioned to judge-alone sentencing. That is, members will still determine the findings of the court-martial (guilty or not guilty), but the military judge will determine the sentence following the appropriate […]
Read moreStarting on December 28, 2023, military commanders are required to report all allegations of “covered” offenses to the Office of the Special Trial Counsel. The OSTC holds exclusive authority to determine whether a reported offense falls under the category of covered offenses. Additionally, the OSTC may also exercise its authority over related offenses, offenses alleged […]
Read moreOn 27 December 2023, each branch of the military officially stood up their Office of the Special Trial Counsel (OSTC). These offices are made up of specially trained JAGs with exclusive authority over “covered” offenses. Covered offenses are primarily personal violence offenses specifically including sexual assault. The OSTC for each service is responsible for prosecuting […]
Read moreMarine Corps E-3 General Court-Martial, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA Result: All Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Read moreAir Force O-3 General Court-Martial, Lackland AFB, TX Result: Full Acquittal
Read moreArmy O-3 Board of Inquiry, Fort Sam Houston, TX Result: Officer Retained
Read moreAir National Guard O-6 Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General Investigation Result: All Allegations Unsubstantiated
Read moreAir Force O-5 Security Clearance Adjudication for Allegations of Drug Use Result: Favorable Adjudication from DoDCAF (Clearance Retained)
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Grover H. Baxley is the founding attorney of JAG Defense. As a former member of the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Mr. Baxley now provides highly experienced representation for military members in all branches of service all over the world.
Navy E-9 with over 28 years of service tested positive for cocaine on a random urinalysis. At his subsequent Court-Martial, we presented extensive evidence of our client's exceptional military character and the possibility of an unknowing ingestion of cocaine due to his low nanogram level. Result: The member panel found him NOT GUILTY of the charge and our client's outstanding military career continued unblemished.
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