Логотип Havrylaw

AWOL and Insubordination Defense

I defend in cases of AWOL, desertion and failure to obey. I test evidence and service conditions. I work for mitigation or acquittal.

I handle military jurisdiction cases. I verify the lawfulness of the order, real service conditions and admissibility of evidence. I build the defense considering mitigating factors, health, family reasons and the combat situation. I file motions, gather documents and represent in court.

  • Review the order, authority and legal grounds
  • Check time and place evidence. logs, reports, communications, geodata
  • Collect proof of valid reasons. medical records, family emergencies, combat context
  • Draft motions, witness examinations and alternative qualification
Clear guidance and professional action. Focus on facts, procedure and real service conditions.

Cases

Return to unit without custody

Case
Service member returned late from medical leave. Command initiated AWOL
Goal
Avoid detention and reduce consequences
Path
  • Obtained medical records and treatment proofs
  • Collected evidence of notifying the command
  • Filed motions on preventive measure and mitigation
Result
No custody imposed. Disciplinary response applied

Unlawful order under risk

Case
Soldier refused an order that lacked provisioning and posed obvious danger
Goal
Show no offense was committed
Path
  • Tested the order for statutory compliance and context
  • Collected proof of missing provisioning and life risk
  • Prepared explanations and unit witness statements
Result
Case closed for lack of offense

Compelling family reason

Case
Service member left to care for a critically ill child
Goal
Have valid reasons considered and minimise liability
Path
  • Gathered medical documents and urgency proofs
  • Filed character references and service records
  • Proposed alternative qualification and agreement
Result
Minimal sanction without custody. Service continued at unit