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.
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.
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.
Closing Arguments in Military Sexual Assault Trials
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. To listen to the full episode on YouTube, click here.
Cross-examination of an Accuser in a Military Sexual Assault Trial
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. To listen to the full episode, click here.
Powerful Opening Statements in Military Trials
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. To listen to the full version, please click here.
