Unlocking The Secrets To Navigating A Bias CID Investigation: Your Essential Guide To Success
At Capovilla & Williams, we receive daily phone calls from Soldiers who are under investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID). CID investigates felony-level offenses within the U.S. Army. We have represented over a thousand Soldiers facing CID investigations and we have more than 300 years of military law experience. Our team includes former Special Agents, military prosecutors, and military defense attorneys who know how to address bias and incomplete CID investigations.
The good news is that the team at Capovilla & Williams has an outstanding track record of helping Soldiers navigate CID investigations and avoid criminal charges related to felony level allegations. In fact, based on data we compiled in 2025, less than 5 percent of the Soldiers who hired us while under CID investigation faced court-martial charges. This statistic highlights our dedication, skill, resources, and expertise in assisting every Soldier who seeks our help. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are our mission at Capovilla & Williams, and we pride ourselves on being the best in the world at what we do.
A Strong History Of Overcoming CID Allegations
Many Soldiers who reach out to us feel afraid, confused, and uncertain about their situations. A significant number feel abandoned by their command, leadership, and mentors. In some cases, the CID has already approached them, attempting to persuade them to undergo a polygraph examination. These Soldiers may be compelled to provide DNA samples, fingerprints, and mugshots before CID has even completed a full investigation.
We once represented a decorated DELTA Force operator and Senior NCO who shared that facing a CID investigation was the most stressful experience of his life. This was a man who had traveled the world confronting our nation’s enemies and had undergone some of the toughest training imaginable, yet he was falsely accused and afraid. It’s important to understand that feeling afraid, scared, or a bit lost is completely normal; it makes you human. However, if you find yourself under a CID investigation, you must have a well-thought-out plan and a strong support team backing you up. You will have one opportunity to handle this correctly, and if you don’t, you could end up facing a General Court-Martial and potentially spending years behind bars.
Cracking The Code: Our Strategy To Saver Your Career During A CID Investigation
It’s important to understand that CID only investigates felony-level allegations. If you find yourself under CID investigation, you need to take serious steps to protect yourself, your career, your family, and your future.
Let me clarify how we differ from Army Trial Defense Services (TDS). Most of our attorneys are former TDS personnel, and we hold them in great respect. However, their typical advice when you are under investigation is to “not make any statements, don’t rock the boat, sit back, and let CID do its job.” At Capovilla & Williams, we believe this approach is misguided. We strongly feel that passively allowing CID to build their case against you is a poor strategy and not how to respond to such serious situations.
Consider this question: what significant accomplishment in life has ever been achieved without a plan, intentional steps, and the necessary resources to execute that plan? If you are a Soldier who passively hopes that CID will do the right thing, you may want to stop reading this and contact the next law firm. However, if you are a Soldier who wants to reclaim your power, move forward, and position yourself for success, then keep reading.
Your Path To Success In Navigating A CID Investigation
Every Soldier who hires us will receive a comprehensive team to assist them in combating false or weak allegations. This team will include a lead attorney with extensive military law experience, a dedicated paralegal, and an experienced military investigator.
Our philosophy is straightforward: we deliver the best team, create a strategic plan to help you achieve your goals, and relentlessly defend your interests. We don’t sit idle while CID attempts to incriminate you. We proactively keep you informed about your case’s status, advocate fiercely with military prosecutors and the Office of the Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) to safeguard your interests, and conduct thorough investigations to develop a robust theme and theory of defense from the get-go—when it’s tactically advantageous. We leverage our prestige, resources, and proven track record of success to position you for success. We do not just sit back and let CID screw you over.
We are not TDS. We don’t hang out with CID or military prosecutors aiming to charge you. We don’t train with them, grab coffee, or consider them friends. Our loyalty lies solely with you, your career, and your future. We answer only to you, giving us the freedom to commit ourselves fully to your case. As trial attorneys, our reputation precedes us in courtrooms nationwide, giving you an unparalleled advantage. Prosecutors and CID seek easy targets; our mission is to make it as challenging as possible for them.
We embrace our mission every single day. As the proud hosts of the nationally acclaimed Military Justice Today Podcast, we invite you to tune in here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/military-justice-today/id1583652299.
We are also the authors of the book Court Martial Cases: Defense Strategies and Best Practices, recently picked up by Barnes & Noble, showcasing our commitment to excellence in military defense. Check it out here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/court-martial-cases-robert-capovilla/1146631982.
To delve deeper into our extensive history and experience as Army Defense Attorneys, visit this page: https://www.military-defenseattorney.com/practice-areas/army-defense-lawyers/.
Introducing Our Dedicated Investigators Ready To Help You Take A Stand!
Investigator Kevin Bickford is a highly decorated military justice investigator with more than 15 years of experience as a police officer and CID Special Agent. Before joining Capovilla and Williams as a contracted investigator, Kevin served as a CID Special Agent at Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and as a U.S. Army Trial Defense Investigator at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. At Capovilla and Williams, Kevin primarily supports the Military Justice Team, diligently working on behalf of clients to uncover valuable evidence for court-martials, separation boards, and various administrative matters.
Investigator Paul Paszkowski is a former United States Army CID Special Agent with over 22 years of experience in evidence collection, conducting interviews with alleged victims, and documenting cases. He spent the last four years of his career at CID at the agency’s headquarters in Quantico, Virginia, as a member of the Investigations and Operations Directorate. Currently, Paul works as a defense investigator for Capovilla and Williams, where he provides essential support to clients and assists the team in uncovering the truth. His casework covers various areas, including courts-martials, separation boards, and military administrative matters such as AR 15-6 investigations and General Officer Memoranda of Reprimand (GOMORs).
Investigator Denny Richter has over 26 years of military service and more than 14 years of experience in criminal investigations. He utilizes his expertise, skills, and training as a detective, fraud examiner, certified crime scene technician, and supervisor of investigative teams. As a former Army CID Special Agent, Denny has investigated hundreds of complaints related to offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and U.S. federal statutes. These offenses include sexual assaults, incidents resulting in death, fraud, aggravated assaults, domestic violence, child abuse, narcotics offenses, property crimes, kidnappings, cybercrimes, and other criminal activities. Denny is well-versed in the military criminal investigation and military justice systems across all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
Investigator Justin Powers has extensive experience as a federal agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). In his role as a Special Agent, Justin conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities, fraud, and counterintelligence, addressing threats to national security, federal law, military law, and violations of military regulations. He led investigation teams on high-profile cases and coordinated efforts with multiple federal agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Today, he is committed to uncovering the truth and helping our clients defend themselves against unfounded allegations that threaten their freedom, careers, and futures.
Investigator John Snedden previously served as a Special Agent in the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS). During his time with NCIS, John was responsible for felony criminal investigations and foreign counterintelligence operations worldwide. His cases included homicides, assaults (including sexual assaults and child sex abuse), computer crimes, money laundering, financial crimes, fraud, bid-rigging, larceny, forgery, and drug offenses/suppression operations. Today, John utilizes his extensive investigative and military experience to help clients build their cases, develop robust themes and theories of defense, and uncover evidence often overlooked by military investigative agencies.
Investigator Austin Slate has more than eight years of experience in criminal investigations. Austin has worked on several high-profile cases, including US v. Bowe Bergdahl and US v. SGT Jamal Williams-McCray, among other court-martial cases. In addition to these significant investigations, Austin routinely handles matters such as General Officer Memorandums of Reprimand (GOMORS), separation boards, boards of inquiry, FLIPLs, AR 15-6 investigations, and various military administrative issues. Today, Austin is one of our top investigators, dedicating his life to helping Soldiers overcome unfounded or weak allegations of misconduct.
Contact Us Today If Your Under Investigation By CID
At Capovilla & Williams, we embrace the inspiring Latin phrase, “Vincit qui patitur,” which translates to “He who endures, conquers.” This powerful reminder fuels our passion and determination to overcome challenges and triumph in all our endeavors.
The Army will aggressively pursue allegations of misconduct, and CID is known for their belief that nearly every Soldier is guilty before a single witness is interviewed. That’s where we come in! At Capovilla & Williams, we ensure our Soldiers are supported by a dedicated team tailored to combat any allegations. You’ll benefit from the expertise of a seasoned lead attorney, a knowledgeable paralegal, and a skilled military investigator.
Our mission is to equip you with everything you need to effectively navigate the complexities of your case and stand strong against the challenges ahead. We’ve got your back!
We are ready, willing, and fully equipped to stand by your side. Keep your fire alive—call us today at 855-442-6271!
