The stakes are high – you know that. You know that its not just your military career at stake, but your life. You are going through one of the most stressful, life-changing events you have ever experienced. Its all or nothing – and winning is everything. This, more than any other reason, is why you need an experienced lawyer standing by your side. Gapasin Law LLC has the experience and the skills to get you through this difficult time and to afford you that fighting chance in court.
If you are facing an investigation or if you are pending charges for any offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whether its for nonjudicial punishment (e.g., Article 15, Captain's Mast) or a Summary, Special or General Courts-Martial, then call or email Gapasin Law LLC as soon as possible.
Some of the military law cases and courts-martial we have defended include the following:
(Note: Case results can be verified by court records online.)
May 5, 2017, U.S. v. E-4, United States Air Force, Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Senior Airman is accused of the possession and use and limited distribution of several illegal Schedule I Controlled Substances, to include marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and DMT. Fifteen other Airmen are implicated of the ... Read On
May 2, 2017, U.S. v. E-5, United States Air Force, Nellis AFB, Nevada. Staff Sergeant is accused of the wrongful use of marijuana when he pops hot on a urinalysis test for THC. Staff Sergeant denies intentional use, stating that he must have innocently ingested when he frequented hookah lounges... Read On
April 4, 2017, U.S. v. E-4, United States Navy, Washington Navy Yards, D.C. Hospital Corpsman (HM3) is charged with multiple specifications of domestic violence under Article 128 for assault and battery, to include holding a knife to the throat of his girlfriend, dislocating her shoulder by throw... Read On
March 29, 2017, U.S. v. E-1, United States Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia. Private just out of basic is accused of sexual assault by civilian residing in Virginia Beach, VA. The accusations prevent Private from graduating. Private retains Mr. Gapasin. Gapasin immediately finds a polygrapher to co... Read On
February 1, 2017, U.S. v. E-6, United States Air Force, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Security Forces Flight Chief (TSgt) is charged with providing a false official statement in an investigation against him. He is also charged with dereliction of duty for failing to maintain a professional rel... Read On
November 9, 2016, U.S. v. E-5, United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. An agent (E-5 SGT) with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is at Fort Leonard Wood for investigative training when he is charged with assault and battery under 18 United States Code (“USC”) 113(a)(5). Accor... Read On
October 20, 2016, U.S. v. E-5, United States Air Force, Mountainhome AFB, Idaho. Staff Sergeant in the Air Force is charged with forcible rape and sodomy, abusive sexual contact and indecent viewing and visual recording following trip to a casino in Jackpot, Nevada. He and a fellow Airman are a... Read On
October 17, 2016, U.S. v. E-6, United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Army Staff Sergeant is accused of sexual assault while he and alleged victim are deployed to Kuwait. Staff Sergeant denies allegations and gives a statement to CID claiming their sexual activity was entirely consensua... Read On
October 13, 2016, U.S. v. E-2, United States Navy, Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Seaman Apprentice is accused of sexual assault by his estranged spouse and ordered into pre-trial confinement. Mr. Gapasin represents him and they proceed to a General Court-Martial trial. Gapasin aggressively cros... Read On
October 1, 2016, U.S. v O-4, United States Army, Charlottesville, North Carolina. Former client of Mr. Gapasin was retained by the U.S. Army Reserves following a separation board involving allegations of inappropriate sexual relationships with cadets. Gapasin successfully defends this Major at th... Read On
September 30, 2016, U.S. v E-5, Rose Barracks, Germany. Sergeant is accused by the Government of BAH fraud, obstruction of justice, communicating a threat and fraudulent enlistment. Sergeant's estranged wife is the source of the more serious charges, making false allegations against him to avoid ... Read On
September 27, 2016, U.S. v E-5, Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas. Security Forces Staff Sergeant is accused of multiple specifications of dereliction of duty in his role as a member of Security Forces. Commander who has it out for him cancels his PCS orders, extending him at Laughlin AFB and proceed... Read On
September 14, 2016, Yokota AB, Japan, U.S. v. E-5. Fight between two Air Force members breaks out in “Bar Row” just outside of Yokota AB. The Government prefers serious felony assault and battery charges against Staff Sergeant. Alleged victim Airmen incurs a broken jaw resulting in multiple surge... Read On
July 1, 2016, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. v. E-9. Government investigates Master Chief Commissaryman (CSCM) in high-profile Navy case involving the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) matter. This case is heavily reported by newspapers and media outlets as the “Fat Leonard” case, which results in seve... Read On
June 9, 2016, Fort Campbell, Kentucky U.S. v. O-2. First Lieutenant is accused of forcible rape and several counts of assault and battery by estranged spouse, who is another Lieutenant whom he met in the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC). The Government prefers 13 specifications for rape, ... Read On
May 17, 2016, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S. v. CW2. Chief Warrant Officer received a General Officer Memorandum Of Reprimand (GOMOR) alleging he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with his platoon leader, a First Lieutenant, and alleging that he engaged in conduct unbecoming an off... Read On
March 31, 2016, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan, U.S. v. E-7. Sergeant First Class assigned to 1-1 Special Forces is accused of attempting to deceive his chain of command with false official documents. Sergeant First Class is accused of forging a fictional commander's name on his leave forms when ... Read On
March 18, 2016, U.S. v. WO1, Fort Rucker, Alabama. Warrant Officer is s accused of forcible rape by his ex-wife and of multiple physical assaults with a firearm on several individuals. WO1 is acquitted in civilian court on the firearms charges. However, the U.S. Army refers the firearms charges t... Read On
March 11, 2016, US Army Reserve, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. v. O-4. Major with over 18 years in the Army was assigned as a trainer and professor of Military Science at a college. Major is accused of engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a ROTC cadet, engaging in a prohibite... Read On
February 25, 2016, Fort Bliss, Texas, U.S. v. E-7. Sergeant First Class is accused by a female NCO of abusive sexual contact and indecent exposure. Unit initiates non-judicial punishment with the intent of separation but never provides the Sergeant First Class with evidence supporting the alleg... Read On
