Marijuana Rescheduling to Schedule III and Security Clearances: What Changes — and What Doesn’t Last updated: December 2025 There’s been a major headline in federal drug policy: the President has announced a push to move marijuana toward Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Many people immediately ask the same question: “Does this mean marijuana […]
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No “Reasonable Mistake of Age” Defense in Florida: Why Dating Apps Can Create Serious Criminal Risk In Florida, there is a harsh legal reality that many people do not realize until it is too late: there is no “reasonable mistake of fact as to age” defense for sex offenses involving minors. If someone under 16
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MMC Denied for Sex Offense | 46 U.S.C. § 7511 Defense | Korody Law Home› Blog› MMC Denied for Sex Offense Conviction 46 U.S.C. § 7511 · Mandatory MMC Denial · Substantial Similarity · APA Federal Litigation Merchant Mariner Credential Denied for an Old Sex Offense Conviction What the Law Now Requires — and How
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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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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
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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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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Navy & Marine-Option NROTC PRB Lawyer | Performance Review Board Defense | Korody Law Home› Practice Areas› ROTC Disenrollment Defense› Navy & Marine-Option NROTC PRB Defense NROTC · Navy Option · Marine Option · Performance Review Board · Nationwide Navy & Marine-Option NROTC Performance Review Board Lawyer The PRB Is the Disenrollment Board. There Is
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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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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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