| FYSA. Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC Washington DC Metro Area 703.706.9566 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. Begin forwarded message: From: Puckett Neal <neal@puckettfaraj.com> Date: July 13, 2010 9:40:16 PM EDT To: "Cox, Michael Maj USAF PACAF PACAF/A4PX" <michael.cox1@hickam.af.mil> Cc: "Young David" <davidyoung2800@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Matter of USAF MAJ Michael Cox Todd, Thanks for your reply. So you are preparing for a Board of Inquiry, otherwise known as a show cause hearing. I have represented dozens of officers facing the same process. It is true that you only rate one ADC or Circuit Defense Counsel, so if you retain me to represent you, the Air Force could excuse one of your two counsel. That's of no concern to me and is routine. I am accustomed to doing the entire hearing myself anyway. I am NOT accustomed to losing. You are in jeopardy but your case is by no means hopeless. Legal ethics rules prohibit me from offering you advice unless I represent you. Your career is at stake which means your pension can be lost if the board recommends separation. The only magic number that protects your right to a pension at a show cause hearing is 20 years. These cases have to be very carefully handled by experienced attorneys. Even then, no outcome is certain. But I can give you the best chance at convincing your board members to recommend that you be allowed to finish your career. I am available to take your case if you'd like. Let me know if you'd like to discuss the terms for retaining me. V/r, Neal Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC Washington DC Metro Area 703.706.9566 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Jul 13, 2010, at 9:09 PM, Cox, Michael Maj USAF PACAF PACAF/A4PX wrote: Neal, I cannot express enough gratitude to you and Dave for your support. This is a difficult time and I am scared to death. Your involvement (and web bio)has comforted me as best it can. I am advised that my counsel cannot solicit your help. The government has allowed 2 counsel members and currently it is Capt Albertson and another Major. If I seek civilian representation then one of them has to go. However, I can ask you, no problems he says....so I will. I am facing discharge precedings for serious or reoccurring offenses. The board is being convened by Maj Gen Owens that says he has lost confidence in my ability to remain as an officer. I have 2 adultery cases against me: - 1 in 2001...was cut and dry. Art 15, $500 and letter of reprimand. In 90ish days my next Gen Officer pulled the Art 15 from my record. The only visible piece of evidence is my OPR. - The other...8 years later, Aug 2009 was a little more questionable, but nonetheless fact. She officially stated she led me to believe she was not married and I was still not divorced after 18 months being physically separated and 15 months since I filed for divorce. I have 17.3 years in the AF, with an otherwise superior record. Again, the first Article 15 was removed from my record and they currently don't have a signed copy. I don't know if they have witnesses, I am asking many folks for character letters. My Gen, Gen Baker, has already provided a letter, as have many other O6s in my chain. Many others have stated their support as well. We are taking photos of plaques/trophies/coins/medal citations, and more for presentation + Character letters. I was also looking to take the stand potentially(your thoughts welcomed). To make it simple, do you have any insight as to a defense that I can pass along. Dave mentioned a Federal law for being too close to retirement? Do you know of precedence on this? Precedence for my case and Gen Owens is that he sent another Maj with 2 DUIs to the board and they recommended a continued career for him. I don't wish to bother you too much, but I could use any assistance available that my counsel has not thought about. Thank you again and prepared to provide anything you need. Todd -----Original Message----- From: Puckett Neal [mailto:neal@puckettfaraj.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:07 PM To: Cox, Michael Maj USAF PACAF PACAF/A4PX; Young David Cc: Albertson, Kirk Capt USAF PACAF AFLOA/ADC Subject: Re: Matter of USAF MAJ Michael Cox Gentlemen, Standing by to assist. Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC Washington DC Metro Area 703.706.9566 www.puckettfaraj.com The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Jul 13, 2010, at 10:58 AM, David Young wrote: Neal, RE: Matter of Michael Cox If you are free can you contact MAJ Cox and/or his counsel cced above Any costs associated with either advising/research or representing this Officer I will be responsible for Please forward to me the retainer required if you desire to become involved Thanks Dave Young 571-366-0523 --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Cox, Michael Maj USAF PACAF PACAF/A4PX <michael.cox1@hickam.af.mil> wrote: From: Cox, Michael Maj USAF PACAF PACAF/A4PX <michael.cox1@hickam.af.mil> Subject: FW: How 'bout Hawaii 11/12 Aug? To: "Albertson, Kirk Capt USAF PACAF AFLOA/ADC" <Kirk.Albertson@hickam.af.mil> Cc: "David Young" <davidyoung2800@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 11:09 PM Capt Albertson, Lt Col Young can be here. His phone # is below. Maj C M. TODD COX, Major, USAF Chief, Joint Strategy and Doctrine DSN 449-3776 Comm (808)449-3776 -----Original Message----- From: David Young [mailto:davidyoung2800@yahoo.com <http://us.mc301.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=davidyoung2800@yahoo.com> ] Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 4:40 PM To: Cox, Michael Maj USAF PACAF PACAF/A4PX Subject: Re: How 'bout Hawaii 11/12 Aug? Todd I am there Where do i fly into? When do you need me there?? Lets find the best civilian counsel to work this. Neal Puckett has handled a number of high profile military cases and wins most of his appeals He is out of Washington DC What can i do to help My cell next to me is 571-366-0523 FL number is 352-556-4826 call anytime |