Pre-Trial Confinement Hearing Results Case Results

Our Case Results

Below are summaries of cases that Attorneys Barry and Willard have worked on. Results cannot be guaranteed and each case’s results depend on its specific facts and circumstances. Contact us today for a free case consultation on your specific case!

Pre-Trial Confinement Hearing Case Results

August 2023: The accused was ordered into pretrial confinement by his command after facing more than a dozen charges of assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, and violation of military protective order

Result: Pre-Trial Confinement Terminated

The accused, a SPC, was under CID investigation for allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence, theft of government property, use and possession of a controlled substance, communicating a threat, obstruction of justice, violation of a military protective order, and extramarital sexual conduct. Attorney Willard thoroughly reviewed the evidence and allegations involved in the accused’s case, including the action taken by the command in ordering the accused into pretrial confinement before the accused ever faced charges in his case. At the confinement review hearing, Attorney Willard zealously represented the accused and argued for his release based on the applicable rules and evidentiary requirements. The accused was released from confinement pending trial in his case.

May 2020: The Accused was ordered into Pre-Trial Confinement by his Commander

Result: Pre-Trial Confinement Terminated

Attorney Barry effectively gathered evidence and argued to the Military Magistrate.  The Soldier was immediately released from Pre-Trial Confinement and did not return to prison.

January 2018: The Accused was ordered into Pre-Trial Confinement by his Commander

Result: Pre-Trial Confinement Terminated

The Accused had been in Pre-Trial Confinement for months. The Command was neglecting him, and Attorney Barry effectively advocated to the prison and Command to release him from Pre-Trial Confinement. The Accused did not return to prison.

November 2017: The Accused was ordered into Pre-Trial Confinement by his Commander

Result: Pre-Trial Confinement Terminated

Attorney Barry effectively advocated to the Military Magistrate that Pre-Trial Confinement was not necessary and that the Accused was willing to comply with all orders given by his chain of command.  As such, his Pre-Trial confinement was terminated.

July 2017: After his conviction was overturned, the Accused's Commander ordered him back into Pre-Trial Confinement

Result: Pre-Trial Confinement Terminated

The Accused had been serving time at Fort Leavenworth after being convicted years earlier.  His conviction was overturned; however, instead of releasing him, the Command ordered him into Pre-Trial Confinement.  Attorney Barry effectively advocated for the Accused, resulting in the Pre-Trial Confinement being terminated.