Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do I Need a Lawyer for an Article 15 Hearing?
Article 15 UCMJ, otherwise known as non-judicial punishment (NJP) provides for a commander to take action against you for a minor infractions or misconduct. No matter what branch of the military you are in, it’s understandable to be worried and anxious if there is a pending adverse action against you. While Article 15 is… Read More »
What Happens to Your Weapons when a FRO is Entered?
For law enforcement, the issuance of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) can be a life changing event. Under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19), the purchase, ownership, possession or control of a firearm is prohibited by persons convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses. Basically, if an FRO is entered against… Read More »
John Rembish, 3rd Infantry Division Veteran and the phrase “Rock of the Marne”
Kenilworth NJ’s last WWII Veteran, John Rembish, passed away and the lawyers from CitizenSoldierLaw felt drawn to pay our respects to this 3rd Infantry Division Veteran. It is unsettling to lose the great men and women of the WWII era. Below is a description of the phrase “Rock of the Marne” and the Third Infantry… Read More »
Parker’s Legal Team, Led by Maj. Thomas Roughneen, Claim He Has Been Made a Scapegoat
Without Maj. Thomas Roughneen, Pvt. James Leon Parker might have disappeared into the Army’s criminal justice system. Learn More >>
What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in New Jersey?
Were you or a loved one injured by someone else’s negligent actions? If so, you may have the legal right to bring a claim against them for compensation. This claim will allow you to recover compensation for any physical damage, injuries, pain and suffering, time off work, and more. New Jersey law says you… Read More »
Defending Against a New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Complaint
Obtaining your license to work as a pharmacist requires a lot of education and training, not to mention passing rigorous tests and examinations. Once you receive your license, there is no guarantee that you will maintain it forever. The risk of losing your license can be a terrifying experience. If you are facing possible… Read More »
Issuing a Subpoena for a Minor
Sometimes, especially in domestic disputes, a key witness in a case may be a minor under the age of 18. The experience of such witnesses can be integral to the defendant’s or plaintiff’s case, but issuing a subpoena to ask them to testify at a hearing is complicated by their age. Rule 1:9 of… Read More »
How to Become Eligible for the New Jersey Veterans Criminal Diversion Program
If you are a military veteran, being charged with a criminal offense can be terrifying. When you are dealing with a prosecutor who is not a military veteran, they will not fully understand what it’s like to be deployed to a combat zone or encounter the death and destruction that many military veterans have…. Read More »
Expansion of Guidance for Discharge Upgrades in PTSD-Related Case
In September 2014, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel published a memorandum that directed discharge review boards to “fully and carefully consider” any petition concerning claims that PTSD symptoms existed at the time of the veteran’s discharge and contributed to underlying misconduct that prompted an adverse discharge. The memo directed the boards to give timely… Read More »
NJ Bail Reform
New Jersey’s new pretrial release system, implemented on January 1, 2017, replaced the traditional bail system by minimizing cash bail and instead consider the defendant’s risk of not reappearing at court or committing another offense while waiting to appear. Rather than set a monetary bail, attorneys present the results of a Public Safety Assessment,… Read More »
