Providing aggressive criminal defense representation to military members who are accused of criminal misconduct
Lackland Air Force Base is a military installation located in San Antonio, Texas and is part of Joint Base San Antonio, which also include Fort Sam Houston and Randolph Air Force Base. The United States Department of Defense (DOD) reports that the Lackland AFB has a population of 117,994. In many ways, Lackland and the rest of the Joint Base operate as a small city, complete with housing, schools, utilities, and law enforcement. Also like a city, Lackland and the surrounding areas see their fair share of criminal misconduct, some of which often implicates members of the Armed Forces.
When members of the military are accused of crimes, they face not only the legal consequences that civilians face but also additional consequences as well. In fact, the punishments they face may be significantly harsher than those imposed by a civilian criminal court and can also end a service member’s military career. In some instances, servicemen and women will also lose any benefits they may have earned and counted on, and also be required to pay back the cost of any training or education that they received. Fortunately, in many cases, an experienced attorney can help mitigate these and any other consequences of a court martial, and offer a real chance at having the case acquitted, dismissed, or dropped. .
Qualified to represent military members accused of a variety of offenses
The attorneys of Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC are all former members of the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps who have decided to use their considerable experience to help military members facing criminal proceedings. Among the types of cases we routinely take include:
- Administrative proceedings
- AWOL
- Computer Sex Crimes
- Court Martial
- Drug Charges
- Fraternization
- Fraud
- Larceny
- Mental Health
- Non-judicial Punishment
- Sexual assault
- Violent Crimes
It is very important for anyone who is up against the military criminal justice system to retain an attorney who is familiar with the substantive and procedural law that governs military proceedings. The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is significantly different in many respects than civilian law, and many experienced civilian attorneys have little or no experience practicing in military courts. Fortunately, by retaining the lawyers of Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC, military members can be certain that they will receive the highest quality legal representation possible.
Contact a Lackland Air Force Base civilian military criminal defense lawyer today to schedule a free consultation
Military servicemen and women who are accused of crimes have too much on the line to not present the strongest legal defense possible. By retaining an experienced, independent, and skilled military criminal defense attorney, you can ensure that your case comes to the best resolution possible. Our lawyers have devoted their careers to defending the legal rights of military members who are facing allegations of criminal misconduct. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, call our office today at 1-877-867-5427 or send us an email through our online contact form.