A Navy Surface Warfare Officer faced UCMJ allegations of fraternization and false official statements. To begin this case, Attorney Robert Canoy had the tall order of convincing “Big Navy” to afford an O-2 probationary officer a Board of Inquiry, despite long-standing Navy policy that probationary officers are not entitled to a BOI. With a robust written submission package, including substantiating documentation and a full legal analysis, Navy Personnel Command reluctantly made the determination to provide this officer a BOI. Attorney Canoy then represented the officer at the BOI, presenting a compelling defense undercutting the misconduct allegations. Ultimately, based upon the case presented by Attorney Canoy, the Board ruled unanimously 3-0 to retain the officer—a decision which is binding upon Navy Personnel Command and will afford this officer the opportunity to continue to serve along with an immediate promotion to O-3.