U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG MILITARY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AT YOUR SERVICE
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg encompasses some 370 nautical miles of coastline. The largest domestic trade port in the United States also falls within this sector's area of responsibility. Known as Group St. Petersburg, this Coast Guard establishment primarily focuses on Search and Rescue missions and Maritime Homeland security in addition to waterways management and Law Enforcement in the waters off Florida.
The crew and command of U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg have earned accolades for exemplary work but there have been stray incidents where the servicemen have been accused of misdemeanors or criminal charges. An able U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Military Criminal Defense Lawyer like Joseph Jordan can help servicemen and women present an aggressive defense when they are facing such charges.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG
This base was first commissioned in the year 1924 in Bayboro Harbor. In 1933, the base was decommissioned and an air station was established in the succeeding year. Hangars and boat ramps built during this time are still part of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. The air station subsequently moved to Clearwater and Group St. Petersburg came into being here and the south side of the harbor was also brought under this establishment.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg has multiple departments under its command and also 15 subordinate units. Sector units include Station Sand Key, Station Fort Myers Beach, Station Yankeetown, Station Cortez, ANT ST. Petersburg, MSD Fort Myers and others. Auxiliary division 7, 8, 9,11 and 15 are also stationed here.
Today, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg is one of the United States Coast Guard’s largest commands. It has 5 multi mission boat stations, two aids to navigation cutters, and four patrol boats. Recently this Coast Guard establishment was in the news after the rescue of a 72 year old man from a commercial fishing vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg has been credited with several rescues and has also earned a formidable reputation for upholding maritime law in these waters.
LEGAL AID AT U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG
This coast guard establishment has maintained a reasonably unblemished record. However, with the increasing concerns about security in military establishments the authorities are taking a very serious view of even minor misdemeanors. The focus on sexual harassment in the armed forces has also had its share of repercussions for servicemen and women stationed here. As a result, there is a greater chance that they may be called up to face a tribunal or a court martial for alleged violations and/ or criminal conduct.
In such situations, it is imperative for the accused serviceman or woman to follow the advice of an experienced U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Military Criminal Defense Lawyer like Joseph Jordan. Mr. Jordan has served as Military Prosecutor during his stint in the United States defense forces and this has given him unique insight into the legal strategies deployed during court martials, hearings and other legal procedures.
Although he is based in Texas, Mr. Jordan has successfully represented defense personnel in various military establishments across the United States and abroad including Coast Guardsmen stationed in Florida and California. His aggressive defense in UCMJ violation cases, Article 120 hearings as well as Article 81 conspiracy hearings has helped his clients establish their innocence beyond doubt. This U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Court Martial Attorney is committed to protecting the rights of the men and women who risk their lives for the nation.
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Several servicemen and women have benefited from his legal advice/ guidance and protected their career and honor when facing allegations of criminal conduct. Call (866) 266-9381 today to get started.