Searight’s lawyer admits lying for client
The other day, on a tip from our buddy Doug Sterner, an author of the Stolen Valor Act, we reported that David Searight’s lawyer got him off lightly because Robert Convissar, said his client won the Navy Cross and two Purple Hearts in the Middle East and had no prior criminal record. Now his lawyer is sputtering to the Marine Corps Times;
“While my client is in fact an honorably discharged Marine, he did not receive the Navy Cross,” Convissar said in a statement. “I misspoke in court at the time of sentencing. I have apologized to the court for the misinformation provided on behalf of my client.”
Convissar said he “unknowingly misrepresented the facts” in court.
“I deeply regret it, and I apologize to all United States Marines, active and retired, who serve and had served our country with honor, valor and with great personal sacrifice,” he said in his statement. “I do thank you for bringing this to the attention of the court and myself and hope you can accept my apology.”
More like “ignorantly misrepresented the facts”
With Searight’s military service in question, [Susan Bjornholm, a Niagara County assistant district attorney] said her office will investigate whether he could face future charges.
Charge the lawyer, too. I mean, who would suspect that a criminal would lie?
Category: Legal, Phony soldiers
Considering that Marines and Navy do not give out awards as much compared to the Army or Air Force that to claim their highest award for their branch and not know if he is legit is beyond weak. I mean it seems that you would have to do something way above average to get a Achievement medal, let alone a Commendation medal.
Unfortunately, unless you can show that the attorney knew or should have known that the statements he made were lies, there is nothing with which to charge him.
Susan – that’s quibbeling (not you). The attorney made a false, official statement during sentencing expressly for the purpose of getting his client a lessened sentence. If the attorney did not know whether the statement was false or true, he shouldn’t have made the statement.
If the attorney didn’t know and spoke anyway, he’s incompetent. If he did know, he’s a liar. Either way, the judge, another lawyer, is going to protect him.
Defense attorneys makes defense contractors look good.
Misspoke my freaking ass. That shitbag COMMITTED PERJURY. And he needs to go to jail for it.