In United States v. Starovoytov, the accused plead guilty. [T]of 5 charges and 18 specifications involving sodomy with children between the ages of 12 and 16, aggravated sexual abuse of children, abusive sexual contact of a child, indecent liberties with children, possessing and producing child pornography, and providing alcohol to…
Even in Canada prosecutors play Discovery Games.
No. 16-0053/AF. U.S. v. Shelby L. Williams. CCA 38454. Notice is hereby given that a certificate for review of the decision of the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals was filed under Rule 22 on this date on the following issues: WHETHER THE AIR FORCE COURT OF CRIMINAL…
Today the court informed us that the Chief Justice approved our request to extend the time to file the petition until 13 December 2015.
I don’t often look at the Naval Justice School site, less robust than it used to be. But today I did decide to see if there is a new issue of the Naval Law Review. Sure enough, there’s an article of interest to military justice practitioners. You’ll have to scroll…
The right to a fair trial: Part 1 – From investigation to trial. See also, What is a fair trial?
Non-rated period approved for victims of sexual assault Per a recent change to Air Force Instruction 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, victims of sexual assault are now authorized non-rated periods. Per paragraph 3.3.10.1.2, Sexual Assault (Unrestricted Report): The Airmen will submit the request, using memorandum format to their unit…
David A. Schlueter, American Military Justice: Responding To The Siren Songs For Reform. 73 A.F. LAW REV. 195 (2015). In Greek mythology, a “siren” was a creature—half bird and half woman— that would lure sailors to destruction with their sweet and enticing songs. Today, the American military justice system is being…
Today we filed an application for an extension of time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U. S. Supreme Court. If granted the petition will be due 15 December.
Friday, April 3, 2015 Certificates for Review Filed No. 15-0462/MC. U.S. v. Michael A. Arnold. CCA 201200382. Notice is hereby given that a certificate for review of the decision of the United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals was filed under Rule 22 on this date, on the following…