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bronco78 wrote:

2farnorth wrote:

snatchel wrote:Side note that I'm not sure anyone has considered--and I didn't see it mentioned. Legal assistance is free if you are military and use military lawyers. That said, if I were him and I was innocent, I would fight the case too. I'd have nothing to lose monetarily other than what would be lost anyway (the TRP). He can afford to ride it out.

I hope he is innocent. I hope they hammer the arresting officer and use this as an opportunity to familiarize the rest of the state with Concealed Handgun Laws. And if this guy wins... legal precedence. I'm ok with that too.

If I recall correctly most military lawyers only practice military law. They are not allowed to practice on the civilian side except to advise on military matters.

No, not really.
Each major Unit will often have one or more staff lawyers that are licensed in the state of assignment.
It's not a requirement that I know of, but is an ideal situation as I understand it.

Timing, rate of turnover, length of time in an assignment and the personal opinion of Staff Judge Advocate for that Division or larger unit all play in to if a Military lawyer has passed the approved certifications , regulations ect ect to practice law in that state.