Philip Cave | Virginia Military Lawyer

Hard to say. There have been any number. I could say that I have about five cases right now where I have been contacted very early, at the time of the law enforcement investigation. I have then been able to use my experience to get charges dropped.

By reputation as honest, hard working, and ethical. I get a significant number of referrals from colleagues, former clients, and in several instances members of the jury or witnesses from a prior trial.

Integrity, and the ability and willingness to be honest about how they will work to help the client, and the chances of success.

It depends. But I generally try to get an understanding of the client, of the basic facts, where the case is in the process, and the types of issues and approaches I might see. My initial free consults range from 10 minutes to an hour to provide what the potential client needs.

Location of the client, their rank, the general nature of the accusations, whether they are under investigation or have been charged, and if there is a proceeding scheduled which I might need to adjust.

Length, depth, and breadth of experience; to include a complete understanding of a military case from the intial filing of a complaint, through appeals, and with collateral matteres. Many ""jury"" trials and contested trials.

Helping the client get the best result possible, even if that's limited to damage control.

History.

Yes. Very involved through NIMJ and other organizations related to military law.

• National Institute of Military Justice, Director, 2000 - Present
  Judge Advocates Association, Board of Directors
  Bar Association of D.C, Member, 2000 - Present
  National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member
  Federal Bar Association (FBA)
  Virginia State Bar, Military Law Committee
  Virginia Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL)
  Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
  American Legion

• United States v. Trew, 68 M.J. 364 (C.A.A.F. 2010) United States v. Dorman, 58 M.J. 295 (C.A.A.F. 2003) United States v. Lee, 54 M.J. 285 (C.A.A.F. 2000)(amicus) United States v. Smith, 43 M.J. 390 (C.A.A.F. 1996) United States v. Saylor, 40 M.J. 715 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. 1994) United States v. Collins, 39 M.J. 739 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. 1994) United States v. Clemons, 39 M.J. 865 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. 1994)

• How Public of a Trial: US v. Bradley Manning, JURIST Sidebar, 2012
  Mental State May Play Pivotal Role in Afghan Shooting Trial, JURIST, 2012
  Wrangling Over Khadr's Counsel Shows Discretionary Power of Military Judges, JURIST

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