What is “Titling” in a Military Investigation?

What is “Titling” in a Military Investigation?

Titling occurs when a military investigative service names an individual as a subject in a criminal investigation report. It is not a judicial or legal action and does not mean an individual has been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime. The ramifications of being titled, however, can be far reaching and damaging for the service member, impacting promotional, security clearance and military assignment decisions. The titling can even impact the service member after their military career is over – impacting future civilian employment. Steve Shewmaker and Mickey Williams of the Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss titling, how it can impact service members and what you should do if you’ve been titled.

Should a Military Member Facing Court Martial go with Outside Counsel?

Should a Military Member Facing Court Martial go with Outside Counsel?

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 civilian public defender in how they serve the accused service member, and may be less experienced than a civilian military lawyer. Steve Shewmaker and Robert Capovilla of the military defense law firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss that important decision and the factors that go into it.