I wouldn’t be so sure.
Lakin probably received a THOROUGH legal analysis of his case/chances, before he took such a radical step....
Unless he’s a fool,(unlikely) he has done his homework and consulted a handful of legal experts.
Discovery is NOT a “fishing expedition”. It is a legal avenue available if needed to prove your case.
No, I am not a lawyer. I am however an adult male with common sense...
Put your self in his shoes..would you take such a radical step without doing your homework.......? I didn’t think so.
If he based all his hopes on being charged with disobeying a lawful order in the hope that he can somehow link it with Obama then it looks like he did miscalculate. He’s being charged with missing movement and conduct unbecoming. Two charges the Army will have no problems convicting him of without Obama entering into it at all.