Legal Article in the Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper about a case involving two Drummond Law Firm clients and how their case may impact cases involving the Mandalay Bay shooting. It’s a case we have argued and won twice at the Nevada Supreme Court. Our law firm has been fighting for our clients for over seven years in this case and have no plans to back down!
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Veterans Reporter News has released an article announcing the recent release of Las Vegas Attorney and Iraq War Veteran, Craig W. Drummond’s new book, Saving Sandoval, that details his defense of a U.S. Army Sniper charged with murder in Iraq.
Then Captain Drummond was the Army JAG military defense attorney assigned to Sandoval’s case. The new book covers the events from the moment the trigger is pulled on the battlefield through the trial that took place in a U.S. military compound on the outskirts of Baghdad during the height of the enemy uprisings in Iraq.
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A Las Vegas law firm is launching an investigation into allegations of employees’ gas exposure at the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project.
Craig Drummond, an attorney from Drummond Law Firm in Las Vegas, said he is in the early stages of the investigation into employees’ potential exposure to nitrogen dioxide gas from a hot salt tank at the solar plant near Tonopah.
Drummond was hired by Timothy Stiver, a former mechanical supervisor at Cobra, a Madrid, Spain-based contractor for Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project. Stiver alleged that he and a group of other workers were hospitalized after inhaling the gas emitted from the hot salt tank.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saving Sandoval tells the story through the eyes of the men who lived it: Specialist Sandoval and his assigned military defense attorney, Captain Craig W. Drummond. The book quotes testimony from both the pretrial hearings and the trial itself, which took place in a makeshift courtroom on a U.S. military installation just outside of Baghdad. The Associated Press and reporters from around the world were present throughout the trial. The jury was comprised of senior military and enlisted officers, all of whom were then deployed to Iraq. Craig’s new book tells the shocking story of a Military Sniper who faced murder charges for following orders.
Title: Saving Sandoval Subtitle: A True Story Author: Craig W. Drummond Publisher: WildBlue Press Release Date: July 26, 2017 Genre: Military History Format: Print; Digital
New Book Tells the Shocking Story of the Military Sniper Who Faced Murder Charges for Following Orders
DENVER. July 3, 2017: In 2007, U.S. Army Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval Jr. was charged with murder by the very government he had sworn to serve.
While deployed to the most dangerous area in Iraq known as the “Triangle of Death,” Sandoval, an airborne infantryman and elite sniper, was instructed to “take the shot” and kill an enemy insurgent wearing civilian clothes. Two weeks later, Army Criminal Investigation Command descended upon Sandoval’s unit and began interrogating the soldiers, trying to link Sandoval and others to war crimes, including murder.
Captain Craig W. Drummond was the JAG military defense attorney assigned to Sandoval’s case. “The case blew up and was closely followed by reporters around the world. After all, a soldier is trained to follow orders, not ask questions or second-guess authority. I knew I needed to prove his innocence or risk other soldiers being tried and convicted for simply doing their job.”
His new book details the entire trial, from Sandoval’s dramatic arrest to testimonies from key witnesses to his ultimate acquittal and retention in the U.S. Army. The trial itself took place in a U.S. military compound on the outskirts of Baghdad during the height of U.S. military surge of troops into Iraq. The book brings the reader into the reality of modern warfare in a post September 11th environment where the enemy does not always wear a uniform and if an event makes headlines military leaders are quick to point the blame on the lowest ranking soldiers regardless of the injustice. The fast-paced and detailed account of the investigation and trial testimony from elite Army snipers brings the reader into the courtroom and onto the battlefield of Iraq.
“It’s a story that I’m sure the government would like us all to forget,” said WildBlue Press Owner and New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Jackson. “Craig has done an outstanding job, both as an attorney fighting for a young soldier’s freedom, and documenting what happened.”
“Armed forces continue to operate in uncertain and complex environments and this story is an insightful and powerful look into the challenges and judgments faced by a young sniper deployed to the battlefield of Iraq.”–Brigadier General Jeffery L. Underhill, U.S. Army Retired, (Iraq Veteran)
“This book is a strong caution for all military commanders who would consider judging the warriors who run towards to sound of gunfire. Front-line actions should be judged from a front-line perspective, not for how those actions may play in the news.”–Dave Earp, former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, USNA ‘97, BUDS Class #230, (Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran)
“Saving Sandoval gives an inside look at the scrutiny Soldiers face on the battlefield and the politics involved in modern day warfare.”–Major Chris Ophardt, U.S. Army, Public Affairs Officer to the Secretary of the Army, 2016-2017, (Iraq Veteran)
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Craig W. Drummond received his juris doctorate from Drake University and was a Captain in the US Army JAG Corps. While deployed to Iraq, he led the defense team for Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval Jr. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in a combat zone. The case received major media coverage from the New York Times, The Washington Post, and other outlets. Now an attorney in private practice, this is his first book.
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SYNOPSIS
Saving Sandoval is the true account of the defense of U.S. Army Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval, Jr.
In 2007, Sandoval, a 22-year-old infantry paratrooper, was deployed to the “Triangle of Death.” Located south of Baghdad in Iraq, the area was full of insurgents and uprisings, making it the most dangerous place in Iraq and arguably the world.
Sandoval’s unit began to take heavy casualties during the increased violence in the region. As the unit responded and regrouped from their heavy losses, Sandoval was reassigned from his regular infantry team to his unit’s most elite group—the sniper section. There, Sandoval was taught first-hand Army sniper tactics, techniques, and procedures.
On one of his first missions, Sandoval was guided by the sniper section leader, Staff Sergeant Hensley, who was the most experienced sniper in his unit. On that mission Sandoval was placed in the shooting position while Hensley served as his observer. Hensley’s role was to locate a target and then engage. Sandoval’s role was to take the shot.
Hensley spotted a man serving as a lookout for the enemy. This determination was made after communicating with other friendly units in the area who had come under attack. The man was in civilian clothing, posing as a farmer cutting grass. This was consistent with most of the insurgents and enemy in Iraq, who often wore civilian clothing and were not easily distinguishable from the civilians who resided in the nearby villages.
Given all of the information known at the time, Hensley directed Sandoval to take the shot. Sandoval complied.
Two weeks later, another member of Sandoval’s team shot a suspected insurgent at close range.
Rumors began to spread about the legitimacy of the actions made by the sniper section. Within days, Army Criminal Investigation Command descended upon the unit and began interrogating Soldiers, trying to link Sandoval and others to war crimes, including murder.
Eventually Sandoval faced a court-martial for murder for his first shooting as a sniper. Later another murder charge was added when it was determined that Sandoval had been in the same area in which the other shooting took place.
Saving Sandoval tells the story through the eyes of the men who lived it: Specialist Sandoval and his assigned military defense attorney, Captain Craig W. Drummond. The book quotes testimony from both the pretrial hearings and the trial itself, which took place in a makeshift courtroom on a U.S. military installation just outside of Baghdad. The Associated Press and reporters from around the world were present throughout the trial. The jury was comprised of senior military and enlisted officers, all of whom were then deployed to Iraq.
Highlights of the book include details about the dramatic arrest of Sandoval while home on leave in Laredo, Texas; notes about the initial hearings in the case (where many of Sandoval’s unit testified that he did not do anything wrong); details about sniper tactics and the war in Iraq from the individual soldier’s perspective; and the importance of the trial itself and its aftermath.
In the end, Sandoval was acquitted of nearly every charge and was retained in the Army by the military jury. This book is the story of his case, his ordeal, his trial, and the uncertainties of warfare in a post 9/11 world.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Craig W. Drummond received his juris doctorate from Drake University, and was a Captain in the US Army JAG Corps. While deployed to Iraq, he led the defense team for Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his service overseas. The case received major media coverage from the New York Times, The Washington Post, and other outlets. Now an attorney in private practice, this is his first book. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Injury Attorney: Continuous Medical Treatment Is Important for Your Personal Injury Claim
The person or company responsible for your injuries will do everything they can to pay you as little as possible. In fact, they may try to say that you were not injured at all and hire expensive lawyers to try and pay you as little as possible. As any experienced Nevada injury attorney will tell you, documented medical treatment is essential in order to prove your injuries as well as the extent of those injuries.
Get Medical Treatment
A clear way to prove that you were injured is to show that you needed medical treatment. Minor inconveniences that do not require medical treatment can be hard to prove and will not result in significant compensation. You should seek treatment from a licensed medical provider as soon as possible after your injury. If you wait, the insurance company may claim that you were not seriously injured to try and deny you fair compensation.
Get Medical Tests
Medical tests, such as radiological exams and laboratory tests, are necessary to prove the nature and extent of your injuries. You must have valid medical evidence in the form of objective tests (x-rays, MRIs, CAT scans) to show that you were injured. The party responsible for your injuries is not likely to take your word for anything. Self-reported symptoms without proper support could be argued to be exaggerated and are often not trusted. Your Nevada injury attorney can advise you further in regards to what kind of medical documentation you need for your personal injury claim.
Seek Continuous Medical Treatment
If you do not seek continuous medical treatment after an accident, the person or company responsible for your injuries may try to claim that although you were injured, those injuries were superficial and did not require extensive treatment.
If your injuries continue to cause you pain and suffering, you should seek medical treatment on a routine and continuous basis. Do not stop going to the doctor if your injuries continue to cause you problems. Missing your doctor appointments or breaks in treatment, commonly called “gaps in treatment”, imply that your injuries are probably minor. A lack of extensive treatment will translate to a lack of extensive injuries.
Document How Your Injuries Impact Your Life
Keep a diary or journal documenting your injuries, symptoms, treatment, and the way those things affect your activities of daily living. If you are unable to shower, drive, or have a relationship with your spouse because of your injuries, your Nevada injury attorney may be able to help you obtain compensation for those losses.
Get Statements From Witnesses
You should provide your Attorney with the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed your accident, but also from people in your life who can state how your injury is impacting your life. Your spouse, friends, and family can state how your injuries have changed your life and the impact it has had on them. In some cases, your spouse and/or children may be able to recover compensation for the losses they have sustained as a result of your injuries.
Contact a Nevada Injury Attorney as Soon as Possible
The person or company responsible for your injuries is likely to suggest that you do not need legal assistance. That is far from the truth. You need someone on your side to make sure you are not taken advantage of after an accident. Contact Drummond Law Firm today to speak to an experienced Nevada injury attorney.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
A vehicle crash can result in serious injuries to everyone involved and significant damage to your vehicle. Motor vehicle crashes cost nearly $250 billion every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Medical costs for each accident can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars over a person’s lifetime. It is important to seek recovery for those costs in any way possible after an accident. Your recovery may include past, present and future medical expenses, lost wages, future loss of earning capacity, other economic damages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering or loss of consortium. A Las Vegas personal injury attorney can help you seek damages after an accident.
Seek Medical Treatment Immediately
You should immediately seek medical treatment to get examined after a Las Vegas car accident. Even if you don’t feel seriously injured, soft tissue damage and other internal injuries can show up days later. Whiplash, which is one of the most common forms of injuries in an accident, may not manifest for several days. However, all injuries can have a serious impact on your life.
Some of the most common car accident injuries include:
Broken bones
Traumatic brain injuries
Burns
Neck and back injuries
Lacerations
Muscle and ligament injuries
Bruises
Joint damage
Headaches
Muscle Spasms
In addition to these physical injuries, most people involved in accidents suffer some kind of pain and emotional anguish. It can be difficult to quantify pain and emotional damage after an accident, but you deserve compensation from the person who caused those injuries as well.
Types of Medical Treatment
Las Vegas car accidents often require immediate medical treatment, which can be expensive. Ongoing treatment afterwards is also necessary to fully recover. Your treatment may go on for months or years after a major accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies try to settle accident claims quickly and for as little money as possible. After an accident you need to anticipate all future medical treatment to be sure you receive enough compensation to cover all of your future costs.
Medical treatment that you may need includes:
Emergency medical treatment – ambulance services, lifesaving medicine, and emergency department treatment
Control of bleeding
Radiological images – X-rays, CAT scans, MRIs, etc.
Laboratory tests
Stabilization of broken bones
Support for soft tissue injuries
Protection of the head or spine during recovery
In addition to emergency medical treatment, you may need ongoing care, intensive care or long-term hospitalization, all of which can be extremely costly. After care may involve pain medication, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. If you suffered significant mental anguish, you may need psychological services in order to cope with everyday life. Your financial recovery should consider all of these necessary treatments so that you can focus on getting well.
How a Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
Insurance and personal injury claims can be complex. Claims and negotiations can take a significant amount of time, so you should quickly obtain a Las Vegas personal injury attorney to start the process as soon as possible. In Nevada, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against someone who caused your injuries. Las Vegas personal injury attorney Craig Drummond understands the stress you are likely experiencing after an accident. He will carefully evaluate the case, the medical treatment you have already received and anticipate future costs. Craig will fight hard to help you obtain the maximum compensation possible in your case.
Cars receive scant protection under the Fourth Amendment. Courts give considerable deference to police officers’ determinations of reasonable suspicion, and courts are steadily increasing the constitutional latitude of the police to pull over vehicles.
The police may stop a car upon reasonable suspicion to believe a traffic offense has been committed.
Police authority to search
Upon stopping a car, police may:
• Ask for the driver’s registration and license and ask identifying questions.
• Shine a flashlight inside and seize whatever they see in plain view.
• Move papers to look at the vehicle identification number, and order the driver and passengers out of the vehicle.
The occupant’s suspicious behavior, such as furtive movements and refusal to obey the officer’s orders, may justify a pat-down of the vehicle’s occupants.
The U.S. Supreme Court has re-written the rules on the permissible scope of a search incident to the arrest of a recent occupant of an automobile. Formerly, the arrest of a car’s recent occupant justified a search of the entire passenger compartment and any containers found therein, even if the occupant was arrested outside the car, handcuffed and removed from any access to the car.
The Supreme Court now holds that an officer may search a vehicle incident to a recent occupant’s arrest only when the arrestee is unsecured and within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search or when it is reasonable to believe evidence relevant to the crime of arrest might be found in the vehicle. Since the police usually will handcuff and secure arrestees so they cannot access the car, the search-incident-to-arrest exception seldom will justify auto searches, especially when the arrest is for a traffic offense because the auto is unlikely to conceal evidence relevant to the crime.
However, if the police issue the driver a citation for a traffic offense rather than arresting him, they may not search the car or frisk the driver, absent articulable reasonable suspicion that the driver poses a danger.
If the stop is for a traffic violation, the resulting detention must be reasonably related in scope to the circumstances that justified the stop in the first place. Actions or questioning that are unrelated to the stop’s justification and that unduly prolong it may render the detention unreasonable and any evidence gained during the period of delay suppressible.
If furnished with probable cause to believe that the automobile contains evidence of a crime, the police may forego a warrant and search it and any containers within it that may hold the evidence.
Challenge the reasonable suspicion or probable cause
Faced with the automobile stop and search rules, your criminal defense attorney’s best approach to an automobile search is to challenge the reasonable suspicion for the stop or the probable cause to believe the car contained evidence or contraband.
Even if you are a passenger without any ownership interest in the car, a car stop seizes you as well, and you have standing to suppress anything seized from within the car or from your person as a result of the stop.
The person or company responsible for your injuries will do everything they can to pay you as little as possible. In fact, they may try to say that you were not injured at all and hire expensive lawyers to try and pay you as little as possible. As any experienced Nevada injury attorney will tell you, documented medical treatment is essential in order to prove your injuries as well as the extent of those injuries.