Military Discharge Verdicts and Press Releases

Civil Law

San Diego Superior Court

December 13, 2011

On December 13, 2011 the Law Firm received a favorable decision due to the outstanding trial advocacy of attorney Steve Smith with the firm. Attorney Smith appeared in a Civil Court for a Civil Restraining Order and at the conclusion of the moving parties evidence made a motion for a Directed Verdict.

A Directed Verdict is a highly unusual motion to make and simply states to the Court that the opposing party did not prove their case and the trial should not proceed. Mr. Smith’s motion was granted and thus our client saved a tremendous amount of time, money and anxiety. The Law Firm did not have to present any witnesses or offer any evidence. The Court concurred with Mr. Smith’s summary that the opposing party did not prove their cause of action and the Court granted a favorable decision for our client.

This is another example of a job well done by our attorney’s who travel nationally defending the interest of our client’s. Whether the case involves a National Security Clearance, Military law, Family law, and Criminal law issues, our staff of professionals is there to protect our clients to the fullest.

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Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
Case No.: AR201000027572
October 27, 2011

On October 27, 2011, The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable determination regarding an Applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge from the United States Army. The hearing for this matter was held before the Department of the Army – Army Review Boards Agency on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Dallas, TX. In this matter, the Applicant received a general under honorable conditions discharge for misconduct, or wrongful use of cocaine and marijuana. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument, military records and provided a narrative reason from the Applicant to prove he is trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. After careful review of all available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that relief was warranted. The Applicant’s discharge has been upgraded and he is now eligible to re-enlist.

 
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
Case No.: MD09-01133/JDM
August 18, 2010

On August 18, 2010 The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made after submitting a request for discharge upgrade to the Naval Discharge Review Board.  Applicant was discharged from the Marine Corps after a Court Martial Hearing involving a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 86 - Unauthorized Absence.  Applicant was absent for over a year when he was apprehended.  The Edmunds Law Firm submitted documentation and exhibits to show that Applicant had mitigated the Government's concerns and made significant improvements.  The Review Board noted that although they agreed with the original sentence awarded, Applicant's post-service efforts to improve his life granted him clemency and his upgrade was granted.

 
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
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.

Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
Case No.: AR20060017195
July 11, 2077

The Edmunds Law Firm has received a 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.

 
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
Case No.: AR20060016203
July 11, 2077

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.

 
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
Case No.: ND07-00466
November 15, 2007

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.