Military Rule of Evidence 608: Application, Examples, and Real-World Nuggets for Success
In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla discusses the most important aspects of Military Rule of Evidence 608, including trial examples, potential pitfalls, and best practices for success in high-stakes litigation. To listen to the full episode, click here.
Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military: Law, Application, Defense Strategies
In this episode of MJT, attorneys Robert Capovilla and Sean Flood discuss sexual harassment laws in the military, including specifics on how it’s being applied, defense strategies for when accusations are made, and advice for avoiding problems while serving on active duty. To listen to the full episode, click here.
Arguing Consent in Sexual Assault Cases: Analysis of U.S. v. Mendoza
In this episode of MJT, attorneys Rob Capovilla and Brad Simon discuss issues of consent in military sexual assault cases in light of the new CAAF case, U.S. v. Mendoza. Topics include capacity, charging, notice, due process, and defense strategies. To listen to the full episode, click here.
Peer Review Boards for Military Healthcare Providers
In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla discusses medical peer review boards in the military, including the process, challenges, and defense strategies related to misconduct or breach of care allegations against doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers. To listen to the full episode, click here.
An Innocent Army Officer’s Fight for His Life
In this episode of MJT, a former Army Officer and client of Capovilla & Williams tells his story of being falsely accused of sexual assault. Topics include the process he went through from notification to final disposition, the fight over exculpatory evidence, and his advice to others in a similar situation. To listen to… Read More »
Digital Forensics Expert Kevin Peden Joins the Show
In this episode of Military Justice Today, Kevin Peden – one of the country’s top digital forensics experts – discusses the most important issues regarding the storage, accessibility, collection, and utilization of digital evidence in today’s high-stakes military and civilian cases. To listen to the full episode, click here.
An Interview with John Correia from Active Self Protection
In this episode of MJT, attorneys from Capovilla & Williams interview John Correia, the country’s foremost expert on self-defense and private and law enforcement use of force. Topics include his background and passion for self-defense as well as some key factors in determining whether a use of force is justified. The show closes with… Read More »
Military Rules of Evidence: 100 Series
In this episode of Military Justice Today, attorney Robert Capovilla discusses three of the most important rules of evidence in the U.S. military court system, including how to effectively argue them before and during a court-martial trial. To listen to the full episode, click here.
Admitting Prior False Allegations in a Court-Martial Trial
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. To listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, click here.
Guest: Former Military Judge Troy Smith Discusses Philosophy and Best Practices
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. To listen to the episode on YouTube click here.
