Legal Question in Military Law in New York

Possible Honor Violation due to a parking violation

I am a Midshipman at US Service Academy, I am being brought up on a possible Honor Violation, because I was given and used a phony parking pass. I think this is being mis-handled, they are comparing it to possession of a fake ID, I wanted to know if there is any relation to these two and if their comparison is valid. I realized my mistake and openly confessed and cooperated once confronted. This is my third year as a midshipman, I have always been honorable and obeyed the Academy Regulations as well as taken on several roles of leadership and donating time back to the Academy. I now face possible Disenrolement. Please give me any possible guidance or suggestions.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Asked on 8/03/00, 12:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Possible Honor Violation due to a parking violation

If your academy record is otherwise a good one this should not end your career. While it is cheating/stealing and therefore dishonorable, there are degrees of dishonor even to the military and good candidates are not in abundance these days.

You should have representation to advise you, but I believe the punishment will be significantly less than getting kicked out at this late date.

Honest contrition and a promise to re-evaluate your behavior coupled with a probation could work for you.

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Answered on 9/13/00, 9:12 am


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