article_snippet: The soldier, who has served in Afghanistan, now faces being kicked out of the Army as a result of his defence solicitor criminal conviction.
article_snippet: Not only could His defence lawyer be overlooked for promotions bonuses, His defence lawyer could face a reduction in rank - ultimately it could lead to His defence lawyer discharge.
article_snippet: An Army spokesperson said: 'All those who are found to fall short of the Army's high standards are dealt with as appropriate through the discipline process, up to and including discharge.'