Criminal Law Department Presents

Nov 27 2024 55 ep. 21 mins 14

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). Produced by the TJAGLCS Criminal Law Department, the podcast offers a 10-20 minute discussion about every published CAAF opinion—"CAAF Chats"—as well as a curated assortment of selected topics related to military justice - "Military Justice Grab Bag." Two shows, one channel. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

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Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 51: United States v. Flanner (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Nov 27 2024 25 mins

This week we examine the differences between custodial and non-custodial interrogations, and the interplay between a servicemember’s rights under Article 31(b) and Miranda. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 50: United States v. Leipart (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Nov 20 2024 20 mins

This week we discuss CAAF’s latest opinion concerning the role the providence inquiry fits into a mixed plea. Also, we discuss CAAF’s holding concerning whether defense counsel are ineffective when they fail to object to improper use of the providence inquiry. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequi

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 49: United States v. J. Williams (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Oct 31 2024 15 mins

This week we examine the importance of the Statement of Trial Results and the Court of Criminal Appeals’ ability to change a collateral consequence. Specifically, we examine this issue in the context of domestic violence and Lautenberg qualification. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword.

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 48: H.V.Z. v. United States (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Oct 23 2024 20 mins

This week we once again examine the caselaw surrounding a victim’s ability to file a writ during the course of a court-martial. This case also dives deeper into the interplay between M.R.E. 513 and R.C.M. 701 and 703. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes f

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 47: United States v. Mendoza (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Oct 16 2024 24 mins

This week we dive into CAAF’s latest opinion on Article 120. Specifically, we examine the role “without consent” and “substantial incapacitation” play in the UCMJ’s statutory scheme. This is an important episode for all military justice practitioners as they embark on charging and defending sexual assault charges. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 46: United States v. Grijalva (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Oct 09 2024 16 mins

This week we examine CAAFs latest take on Article 134 and Article 117a. Specifically, we dive into the area of preemption and how practitioners can ensure that they are treading carefully when crafting novel 134 offenses. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 45: United States v. Swisher (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Oct 02 2024 12 mins

This week we examine a unique CAAF case examining the correct appellate standard for sentence appropriateness. Swisher examines what a closely related case is for purposes of this sentence appropriateness standard. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featur

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 44: United States v. Keago (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Sep 26 2024 27 mins

This week we examine CAAF’s latest decision concerning implied bias and challenging a panel member for cause. Specifically, we discuss how a judge’s determination for implied bias is reviewed, what role the liberal grant mandate plays in the decision, and what practitioners can do to better shape/argue these challenges. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 43: United States v. Rocha (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Sep 18 2024 19 mins

For this episode, we examine one of CAAF’s recent decisions interpreting Article 134. Specifically they analyze the concept of fair notice for a charge of indecent conduct. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, pl

Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 42: United States v. Metz (C.A.A.F. 2024)

Sep 11 2024 19 mins

After our two special episodes, we once again discuss one of CAAF’s latest opinions – United States v. Metz. In this episode we discuss when someone becomes a suspect for Article 31 purposes, and when evidence must be suppressed after a suspect is illegally apprehended (in the context of ineffective assistance of counsel). Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts

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