Episodes

  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 54: United States v. Strong (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 54: United States v. Strong (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    May 14 2025
    In this episode we examine the changes to Article 131 and what “endeavoring to seize” means in the statutory scheme. In the process we examine the history of this new article, its implementation under MJA 2016, and charging strategies. 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 all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    20 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 53: United States v. Valentin-Andino (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 53: United States v. Valentin-Andino (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    May 7 2025
    CAAF Chats is back! This week we examine what meaningful relief looks like during appellate review, and whether meaningful relief is even required. CAAF continues its trend of interpreting statutory changes to the UCMJ. 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 all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    21 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 52: United States v. Williams (C.A.A.F. 2024)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 52: United States v. Williams (C.A.A.F. 2024)
    Dec 18 2024
    This week we examine a sentence reassessment while diving into the ever-evolving landscape of sentence reassessment at the appellate level. We also take the time to develop some practical lessons from this brief opinion. 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 all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    28 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 51: United States v. Flanner (C.A.A.F. 2024)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 51: United States v. Flanner (C.A.A.F. 2024)
    Nov 27 2024
    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 all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    26 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 50: United States v. Leipart (C.A.A.F. 2024)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 50: United States v. Leipart (C.A.A.F. 2024)
    Nov 20 2024
    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/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    21 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 49: United States v. J. Williams (C.A.A.F. 2024)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 49: United States v. J. Williams (C.A.A.F. 2024)
    Oct 31 2024
    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. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    15 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 48: H.V.Z. v. United States (C.A.A.F. 2024)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 48: H.V.Z. v. United States (C.A.A.F. 2024)
    Oct 23 2024
    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 featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    21 mins
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 47: United States v. Mendoza (C.A.A.F. 2024)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 47: United States v. Mendoza (C.A.A.F. 2024)
    Oct 16 2024
    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 by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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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    24 mins