Military Discharge Verdicts and Press Releases

March 3, 2010

The Edmunds Law Firm recently successfully resolve a case involving drug use and possession by an active duty Marine. The case occurred in San Diego, California. The charge sheet included allegations of possession of a controlled substance as well as use of a controlled substance.

Attorney Edmunds, an experienced military law attorney, represented the individual. Negociations were commenced and a successful resolution was reached which included a complete dismissal of the charges and an administrative separation for the client. This client, because of the work of Attorney Edmunds, avoided a federal criminal conviction on his record as well as any time in custody. He received an administrative separation and was released from the Marine Corps.

If either you or someone you know has a similar situation as to the above matter, please contact the Edmunds Law Firm today to see how we can be of assistance to you. For a free consultation regarding your legal matter, please contact us at (800) 481-2526 or for more information you may visit our website at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com .

 The Edmunds Law Firm has received yet another favorable decision from the Department of the Army in a Military Discharge case. On July 11, 2007 case Number AR20060017195 was decided by the Army Discharge Review Board in favor of the client represented by Mr. Alan Edmunds. This was a case involving an isolated incidence of drug use. Mr. Edmunds produced documents such as drug screens, letters of recommendation and certificates of achievement.  The Army Discharge Review Board accepted Attorney Edmunds' arguments as well as evidence produced by the client and found that the discrediting entry in the client's service record had been effectively mitigated.  The Army Discharge Review Board granted relief to the client in the form of an upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

It's another favorable outcome for the Edmunds Law Firm.  On July 11, 2007 the Army Discharge Review Board recommended a discharge upgrade in case number AR20060016203, allowing Attorney Edmunds' client the opportunity to re-enlist in the National Guard. The client was discharged from the National Guard following positive drug test results.    The Army Discharge Review Board found several mitigating factors in Mr. Edmunds' arguments and the client's testimony. As a result, the Board voted to recommend a change to the client's military records in the form of a discharge upgrade to fully honorable allowing the client the opportunity to re-enlist and continue to serve his country. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at  www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

The Edmunds Law Firm has received another favorable decision, this time from the Department of the Navy.  On November 15, 2007 case number ND07-00466  was upgraded from a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) to an Honorable Discharge.  Attorney Alan Edmunds has shown, once again, that experience makes the difference.

The Applicant was discharged from the Navy with a General (under honorable conditions) rating due to "personality disorder." The Navy Medical Review Board found  that the Applicant was not medically ill, but had a long-standing character and behavior disorder rendering him unsuitable for continued military service.  The Applicant had wished to remain in the Navy. 

Attorney Edmunds appeared in front of the Naval Discharge Review Board to present the Applicant's case. Exhibits were submitted and Mr. Edmunds was able to prove that there was no evidence in the Applicant's service record of misconduct, and the Applicant's evaluation ratings did reflect an acceptable level of performance and conduct. 

The Naval Discharge Review Board determined that the characterization of the Applicant's service as general was not consistent with the standards of naval discipline.

The Edmunds Law Firm represents individuals throughout the world with regard to Military matters. From coast to coast, Attorney Edmunds travels to defend individuals on a variety of different issues.  His vast experience from 31 years of litigation as well as his trial skills can assist other individuals in matters involving Military matters.  For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.