If you are facing a court-martial, your entire future may be on the line, whether you are innocent or not.
The moment an investigator calls, invoke your right to counsel and make no statement whatsoever without sound advice.
Do not consent to any search of your property without a warrant.
Under no circumstances submit to a polygraph test.
Your freedom and career may depend on your military defense lawyer’s ability—the kind of experienced, aggressive defense that David Sheldon provides.
Our first task is to do everything possible to avoid court-martial proceedings. The military’s investigative process can take two years to even bring charges; there usually is no quick resolution. Mr. Sheldon will represent you at the Article 32 investigation and all other preliminary proceedings. No matter how long it takes, he will stick by you and continue an aggressive defense.
If you are charged, Mr. Sheldon will do everything necessary to protect your rights and obtain the best possible outcome for you. Often the government’s investigation is shoddy—the prosecution may lack important evidence or fail to interview key witnesses. Mr. Sheldon will conduct his own investigation, obtaining every piece of evidence that can expose weaknesses in the government’s case and support your defense.
Examples of David Sheldon’s Results:
- Complete acquittal of an Army Staff Sergeant accused of a premeditated murder of an Iraqi National.
- Dismissal/abatement of rape charges against an Air Force officer because the alleged victim's therapist refused to turn over counseling records.
- Army Drill Sergeant accused of maltreatment of recruits at Fort Knox, Kentucky, retained in the Army.
- Navy Petty Officer charged with dealing drugs retained in the Navy.
- Army Sergeant accused of participating in a gang rape at Fort Leonardwood, Kansas, retained in the Army after charges reduced to violating a lawful general order and fraternization.
- Dismissal of charges against an Army Sergeant for participating in a gang rape in Korea in 2003, even as another defendant in the case received a 30-year sentence to confinement.
- Navy Commander allowed to retire after pleading guilty to a Mann Act charge (crossing state lines to have sex with a minor) in federal court.
- Naval officer accused of possession and distribution of contraband in violation of federal law allowed to retire.
- Charges dropped and no punitive action taken against a senior Air Force officer accused of using illegal drugs.
- Successful defense of several commanding generals and admirals regarding charges of adultery and fraternization.
