Protecting the legal rights of military members accused of criminal misconduct in and around San Diego, California
The Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, often referred to as “MCRD,” is a military installation located in San Diego, California. Its primary purpose is to serve as a training facility for enlisted Marine recruits who live in the western part of the country and is a temporary home to more than 21,000 new trainees each year. Invariably, some of these recruits are accused of criminal activity during their time at MCRD and often face extremely serious sanctions. A military member who is convicted of a crime can face extremely serious consequences, some of which could even mean the end of a career. Fortunately, in many cases, a military criminal defense attorney can help.
Equipped to handle a wide variety of criminal matters
Members of the military are governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which differs significantly in many important regards from civilian law. In fact, there are certain criminal offenses found in the UCMJ that simply do not have any civilian analogue. As a result, it is important for military members who are facing criminal prosecution to hire an attorney familiar with practicing law in military courts. Our attorneys are experienced military criminal defense lawyers, and regularly represent people accused of the following types of offenses:
- Court Martial
- AWOL
- Administrative proceedings
- Mental Health
- Drug Charges
- Computer Sex Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Larceny
- Fraternization
- Sexual assault
- Fraud
- Non-judicial Punishment
The list above is not meant to be a complete list, and we are capable of representing individuals accused of any criminal offense.
Contact a Marine Corps Recruiting Depot civilian military criminal defense lawyer today for a free case evaluation
Military members who are facing allegations of criminal activity have much more to lose than civilians who are in the same position. It is extremely important, therefore, for servicemen and women who are the subject of a criminal investigation or legal action to retain legal counsel as soon as possible. As former members of the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, the lawyers of Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC understand the unique legal needs of military members and have the experience required to bring your case to the best outcome possible. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, please call our office today at 1-773-899-2514.