Merchant Mariner Credential Defense – Sex Offense Convictions

Merchant Mariner Credential Denied for an Old Sex Offense Conviction: What the Law Now Says and How to Fight Back Merchant Mariner Credential defense Lawyer When the U.S. Coast Guard denies a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), it can instantly end a maritime career.In recent years, these denials have increased sharply—especially for mariners with decades-old criminal […]

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Accused of Sexual Harassment in the Military? | Korody Law Defense

Accused of Sexual Harassment in the Military? How to Protect Your Career, Rights, and Future If you are under investigation or accused of sexual harassment in the military, your career, rank, benefits, and reputation are at risk. A single allegation—true or false—can result in NJP/Article 15, administrative separation, loss of promotion, or even court-martial. This

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When an Investigation Follows You: Veterans Fingerprinted and Swabbed by NCIS, CID, OSI, and CGIS Are Now Facing False Criminal Histories

For thousands of service members and veterans, a routine background check is uncovering something shocking: records showing they were arrested, charged, or part of a criminal case — even though they were never arrested, never charged, and never convicted. A recent lawsuit and emerging reporting indicate that many veterans are being flagged in civilian background-check

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Marijuana and Security Clearances

national security law – security clearance Marijuana, Security Clearances, and the “Honesty Trap”: Lessons from a Recent DOHA Case The federal government’s position on marijuana use by Security Clearance Applicants and Holders has evolved—slowly. While more than half of U.S. states allow medical or recreational use, federal law and national-security vetting rules continue to treat

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If read your Article 31(b) rights, should you ever speak to military investigators?

Read Your Article 31b Rights? Stop Talking. If investigators read you your Article 31b rights, you are a suspect. Anything you say can shape the entire case against you. Speak With a Military Defense Lawyer Now Article 31b Rights: Should You Ever Speak to Military Investigators? Understanding Article 31b is one of the most important

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DD 214 Reenlistment Codes

Administrative separation for misconduct military Administrative Separation Understanding Reenlistment Codes When a service member faces administrative separation (ADSEP) for misconduct, the decision doesn’t just affect their military career—it can also have lasting consequences for future employment, veterans’ benefits, and their ability to rejoin the armed forces. One of the most important (and often misunderstood) pieces

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Military Death Penalty

Attorney patrick Korody discusses Florida’s military veteran population on death row. On September 2, 2025, Korody Law’s founder and Navy JAG Reserve Captain Patrick Korody appeared on WJCT’s First Coast Connect to discuss Florida’s execution of military veterans who were convicted of first degree murder.  Mr. Korody is “learned counsel” for death penalty cases.  The

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Military Board of Inquiry-Secretary Override Change in Law

MILITARY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW UPDATE – BOARD OF INQUIRY Military Board of Inquiry Changes: New Authority to Override a “Retain” Decision (10 U.S.C. § 1182) For decades, officers facing a Board of Inquiry (BOI) under 10 U.S.C. §§ 1181–1182 relied on a critical protection: if the BOI voted to retain the officer, the case effectively ended.

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