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6. Not in the military---the command can substantially influence, and until recently overturn

Wed Feb 26, 2014, 12:36 PM

Feb 2014

convictions. McCaskill is looking to retain some command influence, Gillibrand's plan eliminates it.

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Prosecutors are typically the ones to decide the charges. giftedgirl77 Feb 2014 #5

They can overturn convictions but they don't decide giftedgirl77 Feb 2014 #8

I'm a paralegal which is the one who drafts the reviews giftedgirl77 Feb 2014 #10

Right, all we can do as the government is advise them. giftedgirl77 Feb 2014 #14

Everyone has pushed me that way & it's my intention giftedgirl77 Feb 2014 #16

If it makes a difference I have a BA in Criminal Justice giftedgirl77 Feb 2014 #11

poor writing Coyotl Feb 2014 #2

Still better: flor-de-jasmim Feb 2014 #3

Well stated. This is why papers have (and need) editors. Coyotl Feb 2014 #4

Indeed.... msanthrope Feb 2014 #7