Military Justice Today

Follow Military Justice Today
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Hosted by Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams covering the full range of military law topics from all branches of the Armed Forces.  Made possible in part by the law firm of Capovilla & Williams. Learn more at: www.MilitaryJusticeToday.com

Robert Capovilla, Mickey Williams


    • Jan 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Military Justice Today with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Military Justice Today

    Cross-examination of an Accuser in a Sexual Assault Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 49:49 Transcription Available


    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.

    Special Guest Colby Vokey Discusses UCI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 66:04


    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.

    Powerful Opening Statements in Military Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 49:32 Transcription Available


    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.

    Dave Schlueter, respected author, professor of law and former JAG weighs-in on NDAA reforms and expected impacts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 55:55 Transcription Available


    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.

    Bill Cassara Talks Appeals and Unanimous Verdicts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 52:34 Transcription Available


    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.

    Answering MJT Podcast Listener Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 32:46 Transcription Available


    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.

    Types of Discharges in the U.S. Military System

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 39:32 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Military Justice Today, experienced trial attorneys Rob Capovilla and Mickey Williams cover all 5 types of discharges in the U.S. military system as well as their impact on post-service job applications, benefits, and defense strategies in misconduct cases.

    Unlawful Command Influence in the U.S. Military Justice System

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 41:43 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Military Justice Today, attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the issue of UCI, including different types, their impact on fairness and justice, and recent cases in the military courts.

    Upcoming Changes to the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 41:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Military Justice Today, attorneys Robert Capovilla, Mickey Williams, and Dan Higgins discuss changes being implemented to CID and how they will impact future Army investigations and prosecutions.

    The Fight Over Unanimous Guilty Verdicts in the Military

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 45:18 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Military Justice Today, attorneys Robert Capovilla, Mickey Williams, and Sean Flood discuss recent developments and court rulings regarding unanimity with respect to verdicts in military criminal trials, including current cases that may end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

    ROTC Disenrollment: The Nuts, Bolts & Strategies for Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 43:24 Transcription Available


    In this episode, military justice attorneys Rob Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the process of involuntary disenrollment from the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) along with options and strategies for defending the action.

    Advice to Parents of Military Service Members Facing Charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 47:25 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Military Justice Today, criminal defense attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the best ways for families to support service members who are facing discipline by the U.S. Military including different types of charges, stages of the process, and the role of a lawyer.

    Military Administrative Separation Cases: What to Know & Strategies for Winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 38:59 Transcription Available


    In this episode of MJT, attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss administrative separation proceedings against enlisted military service members and officers including how they work, the best defenses, and other important information a person should know if faced with this difficult situation.

    U.S. Military and the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 31:38 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Military Justice Today, attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the military's COVID-19 vaccine requirement including the lawful order, timing, exemptions, and the often-debated accompanying issues.

    Defending Those Accused of Sexual Assault in Military Justice System

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 32:11 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Rob and Mickey discuss the nature, strategy, and best practices for defending U.S. military service men and women accused of sexual assault as well as differences between civilian and military procedure in these cases.

    The Founding of Capovilla and Williams Military Law Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 30:07 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss how, when, and why they created their law firm and what it means it to them to represent military service men and women in high-stakes legal matters across the globe.

    What to Do When a Military Judge Goes Rogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 32:48 Transcription Available


    In this episode of MJT, Rob and Mickey discuss how defense counsel can effectively represent their client when a judge makes out-of-the-ordinary rulings and comments during critical phases of a criminal trial.

    Proposed Changes to the U.S. Military Justice System

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 35:40 Transcription Available


    In this episode, military defense attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss Senate and House bills that are being considered which, if passed, would substantially change the way criminal cases are handled in the U.S. military.

    Claim Military Justice Today

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel