U.S. v. Marine O-3 – Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans, LA
U.S. v. Marine O-3 – Marine Forces Reserve, Naval Support Activity, New Orleans, LA – A married female Marine officer accused our client of rape. Our client took and passed two polygraphs. The alleged “victim” did not take a polygraph. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve Basically, the female officer cheated on her husband with our […]
Attorney Michael Waddington Interviewed on ‘Success Today’ TV Show
Military Attorney Michael Waddington was interviewed as a guest on the “Success Today” TV show, which will air on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates across the United States Yahoo Entertainment News – December 29, 2014 Attorney Michael Waddington Interviewed on ‘Success Today’ TV Show Orlando, FL – Military defense attorney, Michael Waddington, recently finished filming an […]
Attorney Michael Waddington Named Fellow by the Elite ABCL
March 5, 2014 Attorney Michael Waddington Named Fellow by the Elite American Board of Criminal Lawyers The Georgia-based military defense attorney becomes one of the newest members to be inducted into the ABCL, a highly selective honor society for accomplished criminal defense lawyers throughout the United States. Michael Waddington, Partner at Gonzalez & Waddington and […]
U.S. v. Army E-5 – Fort Irwin, California
U.S. v. Army E-5 – Fort Irwin In-depth Overview Client accused of sexually assaulting a male subordinate soldier. The “victim” claimed to be straight and alleged that our client repeatedly sexually abused and assaulted him. The prosecution portrayed our client as a gay sexual predator. Our client claimed that it was the victim that was […]
U.S. v. Marine Corps E-4 – Marine Corps Base Hawaii
U.S. v. Marine Corps E-4 – Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Client accused of aggravated sexual assault on a fellow Marine, false official statement to NCIS and adultery (client’s wife was a Marine). Client allegedly confessed to NCIS in writing and in a video taped statement, which were shown to the jury. NCIS and the […]
U.S. Navy E-5 – Bahrain Navy Base
U.S. Navy E-5 – Bahrain Navy Base The client was accused of DUI, hitting and killing a pedestrian with his car, hitting and dismembering another pedestrian, fleeing the scene, and other charges. Mr. Waddington battled the Government for over 7 months. Finally, the Government accepted a deal with a 2-year maximum. At the sentencing, the […]
U.S. v. Navy O-3 – Norfolk, Virginia
U.S. v. Navy O-3 – Norfolk, Virginia – The client, a Navy Reserve officer, was charged with aggravated sexual assault (Article 120) on an enlisted female while stationed at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. He was also charged with sexual harassment, fraternization, and conduct unbecoming regarding another female. He faced over 30 years in prison […]
U.S. v. Army E-2 – Okinawa, Japan
U.S. v. Army E-2 – Okinawa, Japan (Torri Station & Kadena Air Base) Client accused of rape, aggravated sexual assault, breaking a no contact order multiple times, stalking, telling his SFC to “F$%$ Off” and other offenses. Mr. Waddington fought the case with CPT Ernesto Gapasin in front of an enlisted jury. The prosecution presented […]
U.S. v. Army E-5 – Baumholder (Smith Barracks), Germany
U.S. v. Army E-5 – Baumholder (Smith Barracks), Germany Germany Court Martial Defense Lawyers Summary – Our client, an infantry soldier, was charged with multiple aggravated assaults on Iraqi insurgents/detainees and dereliction of duty. He allegedly stuck a gun in the mouths of 3 different Iraqi detainees and supposedly severely beat another in the back […]