Legal Question in Military Law in Texas

accused of drug sales

i am currently in iraq, i have been charged with use of steriods, possesion, and distrabution and intoduction. Im due to return to states in 20 days, thay say ill be court marshalled in demob station. i am an ianactive reservist recalled, they have no urinalisys, no drugs in my area (another soldiers room) but several soldiers wrote sworn statements saying i was involved. is sworn statements enough to nail me on drug sales, i honestlyonly helped with record keeping, i just want to go home on time i havesnt seen my family in a year and a half.one soldier said he gave my wife money thru money gram but the other soldier gave him the steroids, what kinda time am i looking at here, they offered art 15 i accepted then they withdrew it on the day i was supposed to be read.


Asked on 7/29/07, 7:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: accused of drug sales

You need to sit down with a JAG attorney or criminal attorney immediately and stop making public statements about your activity. If you sent the above message through military channels, it may be tied to you and it may be an admission. Do not write about the facts of this case further.

Sit down with a good JAG officer and determine if, from the record, you are likely to be convicted. Only someone who has done military court martial's is qualified to talk to you about the chances in this situation. Generally, sworn statements can't be used -- they would have to bring the soldiers in to testify against you. But the army would do that if they really wanted to get you.

This is serious. You are looking at a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. This is serious business that requires serious legal advice from a lawyer with JAG experience.

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/30/07, 11:03 am
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Re: accused of drug sales

You need to discuss your case w/ someone who has JAG Corps experience. I was in the Navy JAG for over 7 years. This case is an extremely serious one and will not be taken lightly by your chain-of-command. If my firm can assist you, please contact my office manager Mr. Ed Smith ([email protected]).

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Answered on 7/30/07, 11:16 am


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