Military Justice Today

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Rob Capovilla and Brad Simon discuss the rights of the accuser and accused in military sexual assault cases as well as their thoughts on the Army’s response to recent criticism on the issue.  Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Rob Capovilla and Dan Higgins discuss the process of admitting prior false allegations of sexual assault made by an accuser in a court-martial trial, including the firm’s latest full acquittal of an innocent military service member. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla and his former client’s father discuss what it’s like to go through the court-martial process as a loved one as well as the defense attorney.  Topics include everything from the initial call from the jail to pre-trial proceedings to the final verdict. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, Rob Capovilla and Mickey Williams talk about what motivates their team to give back to the community and organizations that support military service members and their families.  (And the guys weigh-in on their toughest movie action heroes.) Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Rob Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the recent removal of Brigadier General Warren Wells from the Office of Special Trial Counsel, including their thoughts on the message it sends to all participants in the military justice system. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Robert Capovilla and Robby Morris cover the biggest problems with today's military justice system and steps that should be taken to ensure justice for everyone involved in courts-martial, separation boards, and other military law matters.  (And a little bit of college football, too.) Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, former Navy SEAL and fitness expert Stew Smith gives his recommendations for excelling both physically and mentally in the most demanding military and first responder careers. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla spends time on the hot seat answering the toughest questions from our moderator as well as listeners.  Topics include how it feels to lose a case, why he is critical of prosecutors, and how 911 influenced his decision to join the Army. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, former military judge Troy Smith discusses his philosophy on trial practice as well as strategies and techniques for litigating high-stakes military criminal cases.  Topics include voir dire, opening statement, witness examination, and closing argument. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla discusses how the media covers the issue of sexual assault in the military, including premature conclusions about recent changes to the system and the absence of emphasis on the rights of the accused. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla takes a deep dive into the legal, moral, and political aspects of the Daniel Penny self-defense case. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, former JAG and professor of law Dave Schlueter joins the show to discuss changes set forth in the 2022 and 2023 NDAA, including the role of the commander, creation of the Special Trial Counsel, sentencing, and other hotly debated topics. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, the attorneys from Capovilla & Williams are joined by Jonathan Lehrfeld, reporter for the Military Times and host of the Early Bird Brief Podcast, to discuss recent leaks of classified material as well as issues related to media coverage, protection of sensitive intelligence, and other interesting aspects of these cases. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Robert Capovilla & Mickey Williams share their law firm’s mission statement as well as the principles that guide their work on behalf of clients facing extraordinarily difficult legal issues. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, former JAG Officers and military defense attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the court-martial process in its entirety, including getting Flagged, Preferral, Referral, Article 32 Hearing, Arraignment, Article 39 Hearing and Trial.  Topics include obstacles to avoid at each phase as well as the positive impact a qualified military defense attorney can make...

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Robert Capovilla, Mickey Williams, and Sean Flood discuss the issue of military letters of reprimand including the overall process, potential defenses, and future implications for service members who receive them. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Rob Capovilla, Mickey Williams and Dan Higgins discuss all aspects of military drug cases, including the process, potential defenses and short and long-term implications for the accused service member. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss best practices, challenges, and interesting stories from their experiences giving closing arguments in high-stakes military sexual assault trials. Thanks for listening and sharing

Best and Worst U.S. Military Bases to Live and Visit In this lighthearted episode of MJT, military attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams share their favorite and least favorite military installations to be stationed at and visit as well as stories from their active-duty days and cases as civilian defense lawyers. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, experienced trial attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the difficult task of effectively cross-examining an alleged victim in a military sexual assault trial. Topics include pre-trial preparation, demeanor, impeachment, and uncovering other exculpatory evidence on the stand. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, Rob Capovilla and Mickey Williams talk with prominent military law attorney, Colby Vokey, about one of the more recent cases of unlawful command influence.  Topics include what happened in Colby’s client’s case as well as the negative impacts of UCI on the system and how to prevent it in the future. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of Military Justice Today, Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams share their philosophies, process, and best practices for delivering compelling opening statements in both jury and judge-alone military trials. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of Military Justice Today, Rob and Mickey talk with Dave Schlueter, one of the country’s foremost military law experts. Topics include changes to the National Defense Authorization Act as well as unanimous verdicts in the military courts. The guys also weigh-in on their all-time favorite military movies and characters. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of MJT, Bill Cassara joins Rob and Mickey to talk about the most important aspects of military appeals as well as other hot topics in military justice. Thanks for listening and sharing

In this episode of Military Justice Today, hosts Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams take on questions from the show’s listeners, including ones related to egos, relationship status, and more. Thanks for listening and sharing