R. Davis Younts
Military Law and Criminal Defense
Passion for Justice - Compassion for People.
I provide criminal defenses services in Pennsylvania and military legal defense services worldwide. In addition to representing clients in state and Federal court, I represent military clients in Courts-Martial, Article 15s, Discharges and at the Board for Correction of Military Records.
In September of 2001, I was a law student at The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. On September 11th, I was on my way to a class on Tax Law when I heard the news that planes had hit both towers of the World Trade Center. The events of that unforgettable day prompted me to dedicate my legal studies and career to defend the freedom of all Americans.
I became an officer in the Air Force JAG Corps as soon as I graduated from law school. My passion as a JAG has always been to seek justice; no excuses and without apology. As a prosecutor, I successfully prosecuted cases that made the front page of the Air Force Times, but my true passion has always been to defend those accused of crime and ensure their rights are protected.
After serving as a prosecutor, Defense Counsel, and Senior Defense Counsel, I concluded my active duty military career as the Chief of Military Justice at the Air Force Judge Advocates General’s School. Once I realized that I had reached the pinnacle of my career as a criminal attorney in the Air Force, I knew it was time to leave active duty and pursue opportunities to fight for the rights of individual citizens.
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- ID Number: 89343
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- Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
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- Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Founder
- R. Davis Younts, Esquire
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- Attorney-Advisor
- Pennsylvania National Guard
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- Chief, Military Justice Division
- United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps
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- Senior attorney responsible for teaching trial advocacy and military justice at the Air Force Judge Advocate General's School.
- Senior Defense Counsel
- United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps
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- Senior defense attorney assigned to try complex cases and supervise Air Force defense attorneys throughout South Texas.
- Defense Counsel
- United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps
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- Military defense attorney assigned to the United States Air Force Academy.
- Prosecutor
- United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps
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- Air Force Prosecutor and Judge Advocate at Joint Base San Antonio and the United States Air Force Academy.
- Air University
- M.S. (2012) | Military Operational Arts and Sciences
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- Dickinson School of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- Honors: National Order of the Barristers
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- Liberty University
- B.S. (1999) | Government
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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- Air Force JAG School Trial Advocacy Award
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Meritorious Service Medal
- United States Air Force
- Commendation Medal
- United States Air Force
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal
- Department of Defense
- State Bar of Pennsylvania # 89343
- Member
- Current
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- Orders and the Oath
- Air Force Judge Advocate General's School
- The United States v. You
- Younts Law Pubishing
- Military Sexual Assault Litigation, Charlottesville, VA
- Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
- Military Justice, Harrisburg, PA
- Widener University Commonwealth Law School
- Court-Martial Attorney
- United States Air Force
R Davis Younts, Esq.
Drug Crimes
Drug Crimes
Military Defense
Military Court-Martial Defense
Military Drug Crimes
Military Drug Crimes
Military Records Corrections & Discharge Upgrades
Military Discharge Upgrades and Records Corrections
Sexual Assault Article 120
Military Sexual Assault - Article 120
Assault & Battery
R. Davis Younts, Esq. https://yountslaw.com/ | (717) 612-4840 Defense attorney R. Davis Younts explains what constitutes assault and battery in Pennsylvania.
Domestic Violence
R. Davis Younts, Esq. https://yountslaw.com/ | (717) 612-4840 Defense lawyer R. Davis Younts discusses the many repercussions of domestic violence allegations.
- Q. What are defenses to Delivery of Drugs Resulting in Death (DDRD) charge against a doctor who prescribed opiates?
- A: Theses are difficult cases given the way the law is written. The acquittals I have won in the past have usually been tied to the science and actual cause of death. Showing a particular action was not the cause of death or the only cause of death is critical.
- Q. Discharged from the army with a general discharge w/ honorable mentions for violating the curfew. Do I have a good case?
- A: Good Morning, Each service has a Discharge Review Board. To obtain an upgrade you have to apply and provide sufficient evidence to overcome the "presumption of administrative regularity" which is the standard the Board will apply in reviewing your case. You should consider speaking with an attorney with experience presenting cases to the Board. We have had several clients obtain relief.
- Q. What is the likely consequence for a Marine who went AWOL for over one year after being in for the same amount of time
- A: Good Morning, The typical response if you turn yourself in ranges from court-martial to administrative separation. If there are significant mitigating factors I would anticipate that an administrative separation could be negotiated. You should consider hiring an experienced attorney to assist with this process.
