Ep 002: The Truth About Military Investigations

Описание: When you’re under investigation in the military, the worst mistake you can make is assuming it’ll all go away on its own. It won’t.

In this episode of Off the Record, I’m pulling back the curtain on military investigations—the way they actually work, not the version they want you to believe. We’re talking about:

The biggest misconception service members have about military investigations
Why your chain of command won’t save you once an allegation is made
How NCIS, CID, and OSI build cases in silence—while you think nothing is happening
The surprising ways service members incriminate themselves without realizing it
*Why thinking “I’ll handle this on my own” is a one-way ticket to disaster

Here’s the reality: once you’re accused, you go from “outstanding service member” to a liability overnight. They start digging into your life—your phone, your bank records, your past. They talk to your friends, your family, even your exes. And when they’re ready? They drop the hammer fast, and you don’t even see it coming.

If you’re under investigation, you need to stop hoping for the best and start preparing for the fight ahead. Because in the military justice system, hope won’t save you—but the right defense will.

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Bilecki Law Group, PLLC is a Tampa, Florida-based law firm that primarily defends US Military service members facing criminal charges, adverse administrative actions, and criminal appeals under the UCMJ. Mr. Bilecki is the founder of the firm.

As the Managing Attorney, he supervises the firm’s associate attorney, support staff, and is the lead counsel on all military court-martial matters. He also oversees the strategic operations and financial management of the firm.

Mr. Bilecki specializes in defending military service members against allegations of sexual assault, fraud, drug trafficking, and violent crimes in courts-martial worldwide.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, and has completed the highly competitive Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program at Babson College, F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.

Mr. Bilecki’s closing arguments at trial were featured in the 2018 book Kick-Ass Closings: A guide to giving the best closing argument of your life. His cross-examinations have been featured in the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) 2017 book Pattern Cross-Examination For Sexual Assault Cases: A trial strategy and resource guide.

He is an “A group” graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College; a lifetime member of NACDL; and his cases have been featured on various national and international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, and USA Today.

He has also advised the production team for the National Geographic Channel documentary Drugs, Inc. on the episode entitled “Hawaiian Ice.”

Mr. Bilecki was featured on a full-length documentary entitled The Last Line of Defense which aired nationally on The Bio Channel in February of 2015.

He enjoys a “Superb 10.0” rating on Avvo, was recognized as a “10 Best – Hawaii” attorney by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and is certified through the Lead Counsel organization. Mr. Bilecki is a veteran of the U.S. Army JAG Corps. His first duty assignment in the military was at Fort Hood, Texas where he served as a military defense counsel.

He was then stationed in Honolulu, HI, and served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and later as an International Law Attorney focusing on the Asia-Pacific Theater.

Finally, he concluded his military career with a two-year tour in Seoul, Korea as the Senior Defense Counsel for the Army in Asia. During his military career, Mr. Bilecki has performed duties in Iraq, the Philippines, South East Asia, and Southern Africa.

Mr. Bilecki received an Honorable discharge from the Army and is licensed to practice law in Hawaii, Florida, the Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces, and in all military courts. He is married, has two sons, one daughter, and enjoys international travel, auto racing, and spending time with his family.