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Robert Capovilla Recognized by Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (GA) has named attorney Robert Capovilla to its list of Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch for 2021. The annual recognition program focuses on professionals under age 40 who are considered the county’s up and coming leaders. Judging was conducted by an experienced committee of chamber… Read More »
Taking a Pretrial Agreement or Plea Bargain
Our team of experienced military defense lawyers gets many questions about whether it’s best to negotiate and accept a pretrial agreement that’s been proposed by the government, or go to trial to seek the best resolution to your legal issue. The simple answer is that it depends on a number of very important factors… Read More »
Attorney Sean Flood Joins C & W
The team at Capovilla & Williams is very pleased to announce that attorney Sean Flood has joined the firm as a partner. A Bronze Star recipient, Sean brings over a decade of military law experience to our firm, including assignments at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Fort Campbell, as well as deployments in Afghanistan and… Read More »
The Purpose and Impact of Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations in Military Cases
In many cases alleging sexual assault in the military, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) plays an important role in establishing guilt or innocence. This post will discuss the purpose, process, and impact of a SAFE on sex assault cases in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. The purpose of a SAFE… Read More »
Role of Preliminary Hearing in Military Sexual Assault Cases
If you are a military service member and accused of sexual assault you most certainly will be facing a general court-martial. This means that you are entitled to a preliminary hearing called an Article 32 hearing. The law provides: “No charge or specification may be referred to a general court-martial for trial until completion… Read More »