Has the Clinton security issues and lack of prosecution for them set a new standard for a defense in the courts?

2016-10-29T17:54:08-04:00

Will Service Members use the "Clinton Defense" and is it a viable defense? Why or why not?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2016 5:56 PM

2016-10-29T17:56:44-04:00

It has already been tried and it failed.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2016 6:41 PM

2016-10-29T18:41:34-04:00

in my opinion, it is not a viable defense. service members are still service members, and any attempts to undermine military law in the name of a tyrant should be met with unrelenting ridicule. it is already proven that you are treated differently in the civilian courtroom based on economic and social standing, and has been an issue for a very long time. this defense would never work.

Response by SPC Paul Jennings, J.D. made Oct 29 at 2016 7:17 PM

2016-10-29T19:17:39-04:00

No. You can't claim a defense based on someone else getting away with the same offense, especially if they were never prosecuted or tried.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2016 7:27 PM

2016-10-29T19:27:01-04:00

No, because it was not in a court.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 29 at 2016 9:26 PM

2016-10-29T21:26:33-04:00

Only if you are going to Be Powerful and and Rich and Have a lot of Dirt on folks...

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Oct 30 at 2016 12:02 AM

2016-10-30T00:02:20-04:00

I think we should probably wait until this runs out. I'm not sure the Clinton Defense has worked yet because the case is not over yet.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 30 at 2016 2:41 AM

2016-10-30T02:41:30-04:00

The "Clinton Defense" is a sign of political corruption of the FBI and the DOJ - and it only works for Hillary. You try that and they will lock you up and throw away the key.

Response by MSgt John McGowan made Oct 30 at 2016 2:50 PM

2016-10-30T14:50:50-04:00

CW2. Only if you have the name Clinton.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2016 9:22 PM

2016-10-30T21:22:36-04:00

I doubt it Chief, a Sailor and a Marine went down for the same thing as I understand and the Marine tried to use Clinton's defense and it failed. To be fair UCMJ is a bit different then Civilian Law though and there's more for someone of influence to manipulate.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Nov 2 at 2016 2:04 PM

2016-11-02T14:04:26-04:00

Yes, it's also known as the Sgt. Shultz defense "I know nothing!"