Baton Rouge Military Criminal Defense Attorneys
There is a lot at risk for military service members who are under investigation or have been arrested — dishonorable discharge, pay reductions, loss of lifetime benefits, confinement, and other significant consequences. Due to the complexities of the military justice system, it is important for military service members who are faced with charges or investigations to work with an attorney who has comprehensive understanding of the system, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and the defense strategies available to combat cases against clients.
At Hymel Davis & Petersen – Attorneys and Counselors at Law, our military criminal defense practice is headed by attorney Joseph E. Blackwell, a former service member who served on active duty in the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate General (JAG). Serving initially as a military prosecutor, and then as a military defense lawyer, Captain Blackwell handled all aspects of military defense, including numerous courts-martial resulting in outright acquittals. For his efforts, he was recognized as the Eastern Circuit Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2003. Moreover, his later experience as a federal prosecutor gives him an even greater breadth of experience to draw on in representing your rights.
Aggressive Defense From Experienced Louisiana Court Martial Lawyers
Our Baton Rouge military defense lawyers provide thorough, relentless defense counsel to United States military service members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in courts martial cases and other legal concerns faced by service members, such as:
- Court martial investigations, including cases involving summary, special, and general courts martial investigations and hearings
- Administrative separations/administrative discharges
- Nonjudicial punishment, including Article 15 proceedings such as letters of reprimand, reduction in rank, extra duty, reduction in pay, or other forms of nonjudicial punishment
- MEB reviews (Medical Evaluation Board)
- PEB reviews (Physical Evaluation Board)
With the high rate of conviction of military service members by military prosecutors, it is critical to work with an experienced attorney with a history of success. Our law firm has the reputation, resources, proven results, and determination to help clients with military law and military criminal defense matters in Louisiana.
Contact Our Baton Rouge Military Criminal Defense Attorneys
Our firm includes a former JAG, four former federal prosecutors, and a former Louisiana attorney general. We put our collective experience to benefit our clients in each case. To arrange a free initial consultation with our Louisiana court martial attorneys, contact our criminal defense law firm online or call 225-298-8118.