Case Results

ADSEP board for 17 year chief with 5 consecutive fitness failures. After hours of testimony regarding the chief's outstanding career and efforts toward losing weight, board recommended full retention on active duty.

Norfolk Naval Base ADSEP Board: Sailor recommended for suspended discharge for 12 months (allowed to remain in Navy contingent upon 12 months of good behavior) after having received 3 Captains Mast in 18 months (2 for underage drinking and one for positive urinalysis for Spice).

Virginia Beach General District Court: Client charged with making threats over the airways (using a telephone). After hearing evidence and argument judge dismissed charge.

Virginia Beach General District Court: Client charged with DUI after one vehicle accident in which his vehicle went off the road and travelled 70 yards into a field, flipping over multiple times. After hearing the evidence and considering defense motions filed, judge found client NOT GUILTY of DUI.

Virginia Beach General District Court: Client charged with DUI as well as refusal of breathalyzer. After officer testified that client was uncooperative and rude throughout the stop, Mr. Cline was able to elicit testimony that road was slippery due to inclement weather, and that despite client's lack of cooperation he exhibited signs of not being under the influence. Judge dismissed the charge; NOT GUILTY of DUI.

Successfully upgraded sailor's discharge from other than honorable conditions for drug abuse to a full honorable discharge. Also upgraded RE code to RE-1.

Represented airman who had tested positive for amphetamines during random urinalysis. After fully litigated discharge board, panel voted to retain the member in the unit. Member returned to duty with no adverse effects. The last three administrative discharge boards Mr. Cline has handled (2 Navy, 1 Air Force) have resulted in the members being retained on active duty.

Represented airman who had tested positive for amphetamines during random urinalysis. After fully litigated discharge board, panel voted to retain the member in the unit. Member returned to duty with no adverse effects. The last three administrative discharge boards Mr. Cline has handled (2 Navy, 1 Air Force) have resulted in the members being retained on active duty.

Norfolk General District Court: Navy Chief charged with assaulting DoD civilian on Norfolk Naval Base. After vigorous cross examination of alleged victim and presentation of defense evidence, all charged dismissed. NOT GUILTY and returned to full duty.