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Motion to Dismiss Haditha Trial

August 27, 2010

Filed under: Criminal Defense, Law Firm, Legal Representation, Military Criminal Defense, Puckett and Faraj, UCMJ, War crimes, court-martial, haytham faraj

Press Release – Camp Pendleton, CA., August 27, 2010. Haytham Faraj, Esq., of the Law Firm of Puckett & Faraj, PC filed a motion requesting the USMC military judge dismiss the case against SSgt Frank Wuterich due to the retirement of his military attorneys.

SSgt Wuterich has waited nearly 5 years for his trial to begin and in that time, both of his military assigned attorneys retired without the government ascertaining if the retirements would interfere with the right to counsel and the established attorney-client privilege. Mr. Faraj argues the government failed to properly provide SSgt Wuterich his legal rights because they directed the retirements without first gaining the expressed consent of SSgt Wuterich nor did they show good cause for the severance of the attorney/client relationship before a military judge.

Recent ruling from a top-level military appeals court (United States v. Hutchins NMCCA 200800393), indicate that a retirement from active duty is not considered a good cause to severe the client’s privilege of an appointed attorney relationship and representation. The SSgt Wuterich defense team, Haytham Faraj and Neal A. Puckett are arguing that their client’s rights have been violated and cannot be repaired by any action. Thus, the only action remaining under the law is for the military judge to dismiss the case against SSgt Wuterich.

The judge’s ruling on this motion is not expected for two weeks.

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The Last Haditha Case Trial

August 19, 2010

Filed under: Criminal Defense, Legal Representation, Marine Corps, Military Criminal Defense, Puckett and Faraj, court-martial, haytham faraj

The last Marine accused in the Nov 2005 Haditha deaths of civilians, SSgt Wuterich, faces a general court-martial on 13 September 2010 at Camp Pendleton, CA. [...] Continue Reading…

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US Marine Threatened with Deportation

August 3, 2010

Filed under: Marine Corps, Puckett and Faraj, UCMJ, haytham faraj

Faraj negotiated administrative discipline for a US Marine who faced deportation to Afghanistan if convicted in a military court. [...] Continue Reading…

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Army Specialist Winfield Charged with an Afghani Civilian Death

June 17, 2010

Filed under: Army, Legal Representation, Military Criminal Defense, Montalvo, Puckett and Faraj, War Crimes

The Law Firm of Puckett & Faraj PC is defending Army Specialist Adam Winfield, charged with premeditated murder of an Afghan citizen in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, in May 2010. [...] Continue Reading…

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Puckett and Faraj New Attorneys and Office Space

June 4, 2010

Filed under: Law Firm, Legal Representation, Military Criminal Defense, Military Separation, Puckett and Faraj, Veterans, War crimes

The Law Firm of Puckett & Faraj PC welcome new partner Eric S. Montalvo, of counsel attorney Peter R. Masciola and office manager Kenneth Nicholson. [...] Continue Reading…

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McCabe ACQUITTED

May 6, 2010

Filed under: Legal Representation, Military Criminal Defense, Navy, Navy SEALs, UCMJ, court-martial

McCabe received a full acquittal from a jury at approximately 6:01 PM Eastern on Thursday, May 6, 2010. [...] Continue Reading…

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McCabe Trial in Day Four

Filed under: Law Firm, Legal Representation, Military Criminal Defense, Navy, Navy SEALs, Puckett and Faraj, UCMJ

SO2 McCabe should be given a verdict today by [...] Continue Reading…

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Navy SEAL SO2 Keefe Found NOT Guilty

April 23, 2010

Filed under: Military Criminal Defense, Navy, Navy SEALs, Puckett and Faraj, UCMJ, court-martial

Second Navy SEAL, SO2 Keefe found NOT GUILTY! [...] Continue Reading…

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SEAL SO1 Huertas Found Not Guilty

April 22, 2010

Filed under: Military Criminal Defense, Navy, Navy SEALs, Puckett and Faraj, UCMJ, court-martial, detainee abuse

Press Release: Latest update from Iraq is that [...] Continue Reading…

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First SEAL in Military Court in Iraq

April 21, 2010

Filed under: Military Criminal Defense, Military Lawyer, Navy, Navy SEALs, Puckett and Faraj, court-martial

Press Release: SO2 McCabe Attorney on FOX “Special Report with Bret Baier” tonight during the 6PM hour Eastern. [...] Continue Reading…

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