If I want to make a complaint against a Military Attorney who did a poor job of defending me,also including breach of the Attorney client privilige, misrepresentation, and unethical defense attorney tactics what can I do to seek jstice. At an administrative hearing my Attorney provided me with paperwork requesting that I allow documents pertaining to my medical records and the ongoing investigation into the sexual assaults.
My Attorney said that I should sign the documents if I wanted to and not to if I didn’t want to. Believing that my Attorney was concerned with what was in my best interest I acknowledged. I am not one who is aware of legal matters. I depended on him to give good, sound advice. However, contrary to this he later objected to the introduction of my medical records and the criminal investigation.
If my Attorney disagreed with the admission of my medical records because it was not allowed, or if he felt that my command should not be using information from an investigation still ongoing why did present me with documentation that if signed consented.
In my opinion he acted in a manner that is contrary to good order and discipline. He not only broke the patient client privilege, he betrayed his client. This is gross misrepresentation of me the client. What can I do?
2006-07-02 17:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by Scape Goat 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Contact your local inspector general's office.
Also, if you truly feel you were screwed, hire a civilian attorney.
2006-07-02 17:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by televisionmademewhatiam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have been in for any length of time you should know that the military is a beast of its own. I went through a summary courts martial, it was like something out of a movie. I am in a room and in walks this officer. He tells me he is judge, prosecution, and defense. IT IS THE MILITARY!!! If you are guilty, (did the act I don't care what the circumstances are) then your best bet is to get the best deal you can. If you are not guilty(did not commit the act) and there is nothing to prove you did, take your chances. Your judges are going to be non-legal officers who are going to go by the book. Remember, YOU ARE NOT IN A CIVILIAN COURT. YOU VOLUNTEERED TO BE IN THE MILITARY.
2006-07-02 17:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by gannonfodder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing the facts of the case, if you feel you were misrepresented by a JAG officer - you can always file a complaint. I would first take it through your chain of command, and if nothing is done - you can take it through his. One option that is available to all service members is Captain's Mast, and Court Martial. Those can be started by the servicemember - they are not just a tool for the Commanding and Executive Officers. I would say talk to you nearest JAG officer, but since you are having problems with him, I would try to find another one close by.
2006-07-02 17:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe nothing. He is there to do what is best for the military. If you feel he did something unethical you can file a complaint. If you really want something done you will need to get a civilian lawyer who is familiar with military law. In the future you need to always use a civilian lawyer along with your military lawyer. (If you are still in the military).
2006-07-02 17:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by redangie23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋