Domestic violence: ends careers, changes lives Published Nov. 3, 2014 92nd Air Refueling Wing Legal Office FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.- -- A domestic violence conviction will drastically affect an Airman's career. Recently, at a special court-martial, a military judge found Senior Airman Chandler G. Tuscany guilty under the Uniform Code of Military Justice of two allegations of Article 128, assault consummated by battery, and one charge of driving while impaired, a violation of Article 111. Tuscany, of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, was sentenced after a two-day court-martial to confinement for 85 days and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Additionally, Tuscany was reprimanded and ordered to forfeit $785 pay per month for five months. The prosecuting attorney in the case, Capt. Catherine Santiago, stated she is appreciative the justice system can give victims of domestic violence support and a place to be heard. During the court-martial, testimony revealed that on one occasion while married to his former spouse, Tuscany pushed her to the ground after a verbal argument, inflicting serious damage to her shoulder. In another incident, Tuscany's former spouse chose to jump from a moving vehicle rather than endure further possible abuse. Tuscany then chased and struck his then-wife with his hands and feet, forcing her to remain on the ground in a ditch in Spokane County, Washington. Later, in September 2014, Tuscany was stopped in Spokane County when police officers noticed he was speeding and his vehicle weaving within its lane. The officer making the stop investigated further and confirmed his suspicions that Tuscany was previously drinking and then arrested him for suspicion of DUI. While going through the standard field sobriety tests and preliminary determinations, Tuscany's breathalyzer test indicated a .073 and a .075 blood alcohol content. Based upon these results, the officer deemed Tuscany was driving while impaired, even if his blood alcohol content was below the presumptive positive limit of .08 BAC. As a result of his court-martial conviction, Tuscany will have a federal conviction on his criminal record forever, as well as be prevented from carrying a firearm on or off duty due to the Lautenberg Amendment. Further, this restriction renders him non-deployable and may have adverse actions on his career. According to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, it is illegal for any person convicted of domestic violence to possess a firearm or ammunition. "I hope more people can become educated on this on-going issue and realize that it's preventable," said Janet Bunn, 92nd Medical Group Family Advocacy Program Coordinator. Members can contact any of these agencies for help or questions: Chapel: (509) 247-2264 Family Advocacy: (509) 247-2687 Domestic violence victim advocacy: (509) 481-9025 Military and Family Life Counselor: (509) 435-1992