by Steve Shewmaker | Apr 1, 2020 | General Court Martial, Military Justice
A court martial is the most serious trial-level military court. The decision the accused military member must make is whether to accept the military criminal defense attorney assigned to them or to hire a civilian military lawyer. The JAG attorney is similar to a...
by Steve Shewmaker | Mar 19, 2020 | Military Justice
Toxic leadership in the military describes a combination of behaviors that can have negative effects on subordinates, missions and an organization. It can involve “self-centered attitudes, motivations and behaviors” along with lack of concern for others....
by Steve Shewmaker | Mar 13, 2020 | Divorce, Equitable Division, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law, Military Justice
Spouses of military members often think they are entitled to half of their spouses assets including their military pension. Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis of Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss the facts surrounding division of assets in a military...
by Alexa Lewis | Feb 27, 2020 | ROTC Disenrollment Hearings, Sexual Assault, Title IX Investigations
I’m in College and Being Investigated for a Title IX Infraction. Should I Meet With the Investigators and Give My Version of the Events? Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis with the Shewmaker & Shewmaker Law Firm discuss what to do and who to talk to if you find...
by Alexa Lewis | Feb 19, 2020 | ROTC Disenrollment Hearings, Sexual Assault, Title IX Investigations
Title IX was initiated to end discrimination against women on college campuses and provide equal opportunities. Title X covers not only discrimination, but sexual harassment and sexual assault. A college Title IX investigation is required independent of a law...
by Alexa Lewis | Feb 10, 2020 | Military Justice, ROTC Disenrollment Hearings
ROTC Disenrollment Hearings are very different from a typical trial. The role of legal counsel is unusual. Unlike a separation hearing or a court martial, the attorney cannot speak at the hearing. The cadet has to do his own representation at the hearing. Steve...
