Military Arrest Expungement & Criminal History Corrections for Service Members Many active-duty members, Reservists, and veterans are surprised to learn that a military arrest can follow them for years—even when the allegation was unfounded, no action was taken, and no punishment or charges were ever filed. Military law enforcement agencies such as NCIS, CID, OSI, […]
Positive Military Urinalysis (Drug Test). In this video, Attorney Patrick Korody, former U.S. Navy JAG, and Attorney Matthew Thomas, former U.S. Marine Corps JAG, discuss what happens to a service member who tests positive on a military urinalysis (drug test). They discuss how a service member is normally notified that his or test is positive
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Airman’s Discharge Upgraded to Honorable, Narrative Reason for Discharge Changed, and RE Code Changed to Eligible for Reenlistment More than four years after his Administrative Discharge Board recommended a suspended separation (probation and rehabilitation) with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge for Commission of a Serious Offense, Senior Airman (SrA) Z appeared in person before
MILITARY JUSTICE UPDATE – SEXUAL ASSAULT NAVY APPEALS COURT RULES AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT “VICTIM” Since 2008, the military has expanded crime victims’ rights with a focus on victims of sexual assault On May 31, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals ruled against named “victim” of sexual assault who tried to avoid testifying at
Worldwide Military Defense Mr. Korody has the experience, training, and skills to ensure that your rights as a member of the military and a citizen of the United States are protected. He spent close to a decade on active duty defending and prosecuting members of the military and advising commanders on how to dispose of misconduct.
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NAVY TIMELINES FOR APPEALS There are numerous avenues for the Navy to take adverse actions against its members – officer and enlisted. These include adverse evaluations, non-judicial punishment (NJP), substantiated violations of Equal Opportunity (EO) regulations such as sexual harassment, detachment for cause (DFC), and show cause/administrative separation. In the case of most adverse actions
Patrick “Cade” Spivey explains his Top 5 tips for applying to the Board of Corrections for Military Records (BCMR) and the Board of Corrections for Naval Records (BCNR). Korody Law’s Top 5 Tips for Applying to the Board of Corrections – the BCMR and BCNR. The Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard each operate their
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Can I Use CBD or Delta-8 THC in the Military or with a Security Clearance? Hemp-based products like CBD and the newer Delta-8 THC have exploded in the last ten years. This is thanks to the state-by-state legalization of marijuana and federal de-regulation of some hemp products. New markets and products are popping up everywhere
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Military Discharge Upgrades Myths and Truth free case consultation Let Korody Law provide you a free case consultation. Contact Korody Law As the premier military law attorneys in Florida, Korody Law receives many calls from Veterans and their families interested in military discharge upgrades or military record corrections. There is a lot of information (and
MCO 5354.1F Marine Corps Prohibited Activities and Conduct Prevention and Response In April 2021, the Marine Corps released MCO 5354.1F. The new Marine Corps Equal Opportunity (EO) policy consolidated guidance on equal opportunity, harassment (both sexual and otherwise), dissident and protest activity, bullying, hazing, and a host of other concerns. It is now the one-stop-shop