Legal Question in Military Law in California

Re: Bad-Conduct Discharge

Generally speaking, I believe a former serviceman may have either the ability to appeal his/her conviction (depending on where they are in the judicial process) or, if their appellate process has been exhausted, may be able to request a record change with the Discharge Review Board. If not successful with the DRB, a former service member may be able to request clemency with the Board of Correction for Military Records. However, the record change may be barred due to statue of limitations. I'd need more details to better assess your situation.

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Re: Bad-Conduct Discharge

You have 15 years from the date of your bad conduct discharge to submit an appeal to the appropriate discharge review board. Feel free to contact me via email or phone for an initial consultation.