tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post215351148594968436..comments2023-08-24T10:39:23.460-04:00Comments on CAAFlog: An NIMJ funder to shut downDwight Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657981110237418710noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-1827675056989818662008-12-25T17:15:00.000-05:002008-12-25T17:15:00.000-05:00NIMJ "advises the Pentagon on military justice pol...NIMJ "advises the Pentagon on military justice policy" the same way Greenpeace "advises" the Navy on effective use of sonar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-3431656966968110482008-12-24T18:22:00.000-05:002008-12-24T18:22:00.000-05:00Best attorney I ever saw in a military courtroom w...Best attorney I ever saw in a military courtroom was an E6 that represented himself pro se. Government was offering some outrageous deal and the client refused to accept any deal. Turned out to be an Officer panel case. Received FG Article 15 punishment. TC's that tried the case hung their heads in shame when the sentence was announced. Chief of Justice made excuses for the result. One month later the panel was replaced with a "new" panel with commanders and 1SG's. Reeked of panel stacking. Did not matter. Justice shop never recovered and were the laughing stock on post for the next year. Good deals flowed like fine wine after this debacle and the DC's who worked this region still refer to it as the "salad days" of justice.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-14438926773068826122008-12-24T16:10:00.000-05:002008-12-24T16:10:00.000-05:00JG - you pretty much nailed it. As a now CDC, I h...JG - you pretty much nailed it. As a now CDC, I had plenty of experience dealing with trial and appellate CDC's - the one's with JAG backgrounds obviously had an advantage, and the "good lawyers" tended to be good because they recognized their limitations and worked with Military DC as team members.<BR/><BR/>And unfortunately, there is that noisy group of incompetent buffoons, that should be barred from any military courtroom.<BR/><BR/>When you're reading a record and encounter this, you know why you're reading a verbatim record:<BR/><BR/>"MJ: Counsel, if you refer to the Sergeant Major as "Major" one more time, I'm holding you in contempt.<BR/><BR/>CDC: I'm sorry, Your Honor.<BR/><BR/>MJ: Yes you are."Dew_Processhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952551772411097184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-67487614472673047902008-12-24T11:53:00.000-05:002008-12-24T11:53:00.000-05:00Anon 1139,CDC are just like judge advocates and at...Anon 1139,<BR/>CDC are just like judge advocates and attorneys everywhere. There are some great ones, some decent ones, some bad ones, and some horrible ones that make the most noise. One of the fun things about working on appeals is the ability to read lots of records of trial. I got to see how a wide variety of CDCs actually performed in court. Another group of people you learn a lot about by reading lots of records are the military judges. Just like the CDCs, there are some great ones out there.Jason Groverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292302029476070191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-82306718262113741022008-12-24T11:43:00.000-05:002008-12-24T11:43:00.000-05:00Gene, how do I become a member?I am kidding. Merr...Gene, how do I become a member?<BR/><BR/>I am kidding. Merry Christmas!Jason Groverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292302029476070191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-9396133470353054572008-12-24T11:39:00.000-05:002008-12-24T11:39:00.000-05:00Raise your hand if you've ever been part of a case...Raise your hand if you've ever been part of a case where a CDC came on board and made a big stink about rejecting any pending PTA and demanding an Article 32, and then once the useless 32 was over "negotiating" a PTA that was worse than was originally offered.<BR/><BR/>Not a bad way to score a couple of grand I guess. Especially when military counsel does all of the paperwork for you. <BR/><BR/>That being said, there are some great CDCs out there, and if I was ever court-martialed I might consider hiring one. Although from my perspective the only ones really worth it are the former Marines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-88474133998188453832008-12-23T23:41:00.000-05:002008-12-23T23:41:00.000-05:00NIMJ does not have members.NIMJ does not have members.Eugene R. Fidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14694139458443207131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-68832649894138042622008-12-23T19:59:00.000-05:002008-12-23T19:59:00.000-05:00It's funny how the list of NIMJ members and the sl...It's funny how the list of NIMJ members and the slobs who advertise in the base newspaper that they will take $5k for a 112a dive seem to be the same, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-49412105433984494212008-12-23T16:43:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:43:00.000-05:00NIMJ does not have members. We have a board of dir...NIMJ does not have members. We have a board of directors and an advisory board. These are listed on our website. Mr. McLean is not affiliated with NIMJ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-22217439941351231652008-12-23T15:24:00.000-05:002008-12-23T15:24:00.000-05:00Anon 0910: FYIMISSION What NIMJ is all about The...Anon 0910: FYI<BR/><BR/>MISSION <BR/><BR/>What NIMJ is all about <BR/><BR/>The National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) is a District of Columbia non-profit corporation organized in 1991 to advance the fair administration of military justice and foster improved public understanding of the military justice system. NIMJ is not a government agency.<BR/><BR/>NIMJ’s boards of directors and advisors include law professors, private practitioners, and other experts – none of whom are on active duty, but most of whom have served as military lawyers, several as flag and general officers. NIMJ is affiliated with the Washington College of Law, American University. <BR/><BR/>http://www.nimj.com/video.aspx?name=Welcome&video=nimj.wmv<BR/><BR/>Check it out when you have a moment or two.Dew_Processhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952551772411097184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-35737980834571462042008-12-23T15:16:00.000-05:002008-12-23T15:16:00.000-05:00Mr. Maclean: I apologize to you and the the other ...Mr. Maclean: I apologize to you and the the other NIMJ members for my last statement, which was broader than I intended. The last I recall seeing on NIMJ was that you were opposed to military commissions. I did think it was a bar association, sort of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-50601956848315388352008-12-23T12:42:00.000-05:002008-12-23T12:42:00.000-05:00Anon 0910: No NIMJ doesn't just support defense c...Anon 0910: No NIMJ doesn't just support defense counsel. As I recall NIMJ filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Government in Clinton v. Goldsmith. Arguing that CAAF exceeded its jurisdiction under the All Writs Act. I don't believe NIMJ is slanted either way. Rather it appears to be that NIMJ supports what is just and right (whether supporting the Government or a particular defense position); and further gives a outside perspective other than the Pentagon's views.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-31050013126861441612008-12-23T09:10:00.000-05:002008-12-23T09:10:00.000-05:00Isn't NIMJ sort of a "civilian defense counsel for...Isn't NIMJ sort of a "civilian defense counsel for courts-martial bar association"? Do they do anything except oppose the pentagon on military justice issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-44518511172484532132008-12-23T08:41:00.000-05:002008-12-23T08:41:00.000-05:00One other correction--NIMJ now has 3 full-time sta...One other correction--NIMJ now has 3 full-time staff members, adding a Program Coordinator just last month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-70611174704912532612008-12-23T07:34:00.000-05:002008-12-23T07:34:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, the closing-down of the JEHT Founda...Unfortunately, the closing-down of the JEHT Foundation means NIMJ will not be receiving the generous second- and third-year grants we were anticipating from this highly-regarded foundation. Our other funders are, of course, aware that JEHT is shutting down, and we are optimistic that they and possibly new ones will step in with additional support. JEHT was a major funder for a variety of public interest organizations, and NIMJ is grateful not only to have been selected for JEHT support but also to have been in such good company. Nothing is certain given the overall economic picture and the shock waves that have hit philanthropy in general, but we expect (and are determined) to continue the mission. We have an outstanding full-time team and exciting plans for 2009 and are open to CAAFlog readers' suggestions. Did I mention that we accept donations? Best regards to all for the holidays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com