Upgrade my discharge

I served from 05/29/2000 to 05/11/2004 when I was seperated from the USMC under other than honorable conditions all NJPs no court martials, no drugs, just bad alcoholism that led me to being tardy a lot. They sent me through Alcohol Treatment and I passed and still got discharged. Do I have a good chance at upgrading?

military medical retirement

I am a USAF reservist hurt in Iraq, being medically retired. Need help in knowing my rights. Need legal help!!!!!!!!!!!!

court martial appeal

My son was found guilty and sentenced to 13 months and dismissed from West Point and the Army. We have now been told that the court reporters notes for the trial transcripts have been stolen. The prosecution wants to retry him. What are my son's rights? where can I find legal precendent for this type of case?

Divorce papers sent to US Soldier in Iraq

US Soldier was sent divorce papers who is currently serving in Iraq and was given 20 days to respond with Lawyer or it would be final. Since he is in the middle of a war is there any military active law that could stop this until he gets back to the states. Please help.

malpractice?

my husband was in the navy and was tx for alcholism a few time. however we have since found out the drinking was a sympton of bipolar d/o. any chance of getting benefits for this

Military law question

I am a Marine who is on terminal leave for retirement. A few months prior I was subject of an NJP, in which I was found guilty of disrespect to a commissioned officer; Despite the fact that I had statements from 4 Marines present at the time of the alleged disrespect; Despite the fact that there was documented history from me to my command (email 3 months earlier) on this same officer. Despite the fact when I was read my rights, and supposedly given all the information to seek legal advice, when I went before the Commanding Officer he was now a supposed witness. The Commanding Officer even called one of the Marines, whose testimony contradicted the charge. The Commanding Officer has transferred, but do I have any way to lodge a complaint? The only reason I accepted the NJP was due to fact I was so close to retirement and could not financially afford a Court Martial proceeding and did not want my family to endure this process from a command who has a history of being vindictive.

Awol!!!

My brother has been awol almost 4 years. Is it necessary to obtain legal representation before returning, or can he apply for separation in lieu of trial on his own? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The brig

Should Marines be allowed phone calls

in the brig? My boyfriend hasn't been

able to tell me or his mother what he

got arrested for.

Ua

What are the consequences if a Marine

becomes a deserter in a time of war?

Ua

What happens if you are a deserter in a

time of war? What is the punishment?

Hepa law

What is the hepa law

Re-Entry Code/Discharge upgrade

In 2000 I went awol from my unit in boot camp. I was gone for 4 1/2 months and turned myself in knowing it was the right thing to do. I ended up at Fort Knox, where I was offered a discharge, or to return to my unit. I chose the discharge for 2 reasons. 1) I saw another recruit get beaten by other ppl in our platoon for refusing to train,going awol surely would get me the same as I would be sent to my unit and not another. 2) We were told could upgrade our discharge and it would be done so automatically after 6 months. Well now I'm in confused because answers ive recieved have been mixed depending on the website as to the possibilty of actually obtaining an upgrade. Any proffesional legal advice would be greatly appreciated, as I've now been told to consult and hire an attorney if I want to get anywere.

family medical emergency without leave

My son in law was told by the recruiters to stay home and not report to Italy as he had 6 months compassionate reassignment here as my daughter's pituitary ruptured. She is now facing surgery, has heart problems, and can't be left alone or care for their child. The Army is now saying he is awol and has to report to Italy. He flies out tomorrow but really needs the promised compassionate reassignment. Can you help?

AWOL from tn national guard

I went AWOL from the tnnational guard i was aresseted and made bail i have court coming up what will happen?

Re-4

I was seperated from the Navy and given an re-4 for reenlistment. Is there any way I can get this changed?

GI Bill

Spent 4 years in Navy, Honorably discharged. Stupidly, I declined GI bill in boot camp. However, during the exiting the navy classes, was informed that I could buy into the GI Bill with the lump sum payment of $1200 before discharge. I paid it. 3 years later, tried to utilize benefits, but check was returned with a letter saying I was fraudulently enrolled. Does the cashing of my check (and keeping it without interest for 3 years) count as a contractually binding agreement? I never denied the initial declination of benefits, but was informed that the ''rules had changed''. Especially now, the new GI bill reform allows for military personel to NOT pay the $1200 or decide in boot camp. Thanks.

My relative went AWOL

My relative went AWOL - deserted now over 30 days -- from his post --bored waiting to be deployed next year to Afghanistan and went to work for as a mercenary for a firm in another country -- can he ever come back to the US? He thinks he can change his name and come back and no one will know. He was an us army airborne paratrooper working in the office - deleted many of his files off the computer before planning his escape. Will I ever see this relative again? Could he go to prison? Will another country extradite him? SOUTH AMERICA unknown location

Civilians and UCMJ

If a military doctor is charged with Negligent Homicide of another service member, and the C.O. of the member charged chooses not to punish the service member in any way, can the civilian spouse appeal the C.O.'s decision or request a Military Courts Martial on her deceased spouses behalf? What are her rights to seek justice as a civilian/widow?

Upgrade uncharacterized discharge?

Is there any way to have an uncharacterized discharge upgraded? I would like to become a police officer and fear this is going to ruin my chances.

Bootcamp was my first time being away from home and I hated it. My company commander told me the only way to get out was to say I was going to kill myself. I didnt want to say this and tried to get out a few times without saying that. Eventully I just couldnt take being away from my wife and I finally said it and was discharged. I am not in any way suicidal and I have been doing fantastic since my discharge.

Thanks

federal desertion warrant

I have an outstanding federal warrant for desertion - will I be arrested if I appear in county court on another matter?