by Steve Shewmaker | Nov 15, 2021 | Military Justice, Pretextual Phone Calls, Sexual Assault
Lying to the police, detectives or federal investigators is a crime. However, they can lie to you to collect evidence. That is perfectly legal, as is recording the phone call. When someone is accused of inappropriate behavior or a crime, it is human nature to want to...
by Alexa Lewis | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Strategy and Preparation, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
In this third video in a series on Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs), Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis discuss what happens after a court ordered TPO is granted. What length of time is it in effect? What are the parameters of the ruling? What if there are children...
by Steve Shewmaker | Sep 24, 2021 | Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Strategy and Preparation, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
A temporary protective order (TPO) in Georgia is a civil court order providing protection to an individual until a full and fair court hearing can be held. The TPO is in place for a short time – typically 30 days or less, and is considered minimally intrusive on...
by Steve Shewmaker | Jun 7, 2021 | Military Justice, ROTC Disenrollment Hearings, Title IX Investigations
What is an ROTC and Service Academy Disenrollment? When a contracted Cadet commits a violation or acts in a manner unbecoming of a future officer, the university can initiate a formal disenrollment. Each service has internal regulations on how to conduct these...
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...
