Defending the legal rights of servicemen and women facing allegations of criminal misconduct
Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, often referred to as “JBER,” is a military installation located in the Anchorage, Alaska area which is the home of several United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Army units. The base came into existence through the combination of the USAF’s Elmendorf Air Force Base and the Army’s Fort Richardson in 2010. The Department of Defense reports that the base has an overall population of nearly 54,000 people, of which just over 16,000 are active duty military. In addition, Anchorage itself has a population of 300,000, making it Alaska’s largest city.
Unfortunately, like any other modern area with a significant population, JBER and Anchorage see their fair share of criminal activity. When military members are accused of criminal misconduct, the stakes are extremely high. Often, a criminal conviction results in the end of a military career and can jeopardize military benefits that have taken years or even decades to earn. Consequently, it is important for any service member who has been accused of a crime to present the strongest legal defense possible as soon as he or she is aware of a criminal investigation or the initiation of criminal proceedings.
The first step in mounting an effective legal defense is retaining an attorney familiar with the military criminal justice system, which differs from the civilian justice system in a number of important respects. As a result, it is important to retain an attorney who understands these differences and has a track record of success in defending military members accused of crimes.
Military criminal defense attorneys qualified to defend military members accused of any criminal offense
At the law firm of Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC, we devote our legal practice to military criminal defense. We take all types of military criminal cases, including the following:
- Administrative proceedings
- AWOL
- Computer Sex Crimes
- Court Martial
- Drug Charges
- Fraternization
- Fraud
- Larceny
- Mental Health
- Non-judicial Punishment
- Sexual assault
- Violent Crimes
While the types of cases listed above are representative of a large part of our practice, we are able to represent individuals accused of any military crimes, so do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your particular situation.
Contact a Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson civilian military criminal defense lawyer today to schedule a free consultation
Service members stationed at JBER who are facing allegations of criminal misconduct in should contact Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC as soon as possible. In many cases, the early assistance of an experienced military criminal defense attorney can have a significant impact on the outcome of a criminal proceeding and may even result in a formal case never being filed. Our attorneys are all former members of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) and understand the unique needs of military members who are accused of crimes. We travel all over the world to defend our clients and represent individuals accused of any form of misconduct. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, call our office today 1-877-867-5247. If you would prefer to send us an email, please fill our and submit our online contact form.