A Navy E-5 tested positive for marijuana on a random urinalysis test. At his subsequent administrative discharge board, we presented evidence that the collection facility committed errors on 96% of the urine samples provided. Result: The board members voted to RETAIN our client. 

An Officer in the Navy Reserve tested positive for cocaine at a level approximately 100 times the Department of Defense cutoff. Our investigation into the command’s urinalysis program unearthed a history of errors and noncompliance with the applicable OPNAVINST. At our client’s subsequent Show Cause Board, we presented evidence that the collection facility had an […]

A Navy E-3 tested positive for amphetamines on two separated urinalysis tests two days apart. After retaining our services, we worked with an expert toxicologist and ascertained that both of his positive military urinalysis tests were caused by his ingestion of Adderall, a prescription medication. Our subsequent investigation found that our client had unknowingly ingested […]

A Navy E-6 (frocked) tested positive for cocaine on a random urinalysis. At his administrative discharge board, we demonstrated the command’s gross noncompliance with the OPNAVINST governing urinalysis collection procedures. Specifically, we highlighted numerous chain of custody violations that occurred during the collection of our client’s urinalysis sample. Result: By a vote of 3-0, the […]

Navy E-6 tested positive on a random urinalysis test for the second time in his career. After being informed of the results of the urinalysis test, the Sailor provided a sworn, written statement admitting that his roommate frequently used cocaine and marijuana at their apartment. The Sailor also admitted that he thought he felt the […]