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  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 70: United States v. Campos (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 70: United States v. Campos (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    May 13 2026
    In this episode, we address victim impact statements under R.C.M. 1001(c). Specifically we discuss the inclusion of uncharged misconduct by the accused in the unsworn statement and whether it constitutes victim impact. We offer takeaways for how trial and defense counsel can apply this rule in practice. 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/.
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    13 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 69: United States v. Urieta (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 69: United States v. Urieta (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Apr 22 2026
    In this episode, we examine for cause challenges to panel members, specifically an implied bias challenge based on comments regarding an accused that retains civilian defense counsel. We discuss the liberal grant mandate and provide takeaways for practitioners during voir dire to assess issues of bias and potentially rehabilitate ambiguous responses. 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/.
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    9 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 68: United States v. Secord (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 68: United States v. Secord (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Apr 8 2026
    In this episode, we review the interpretation of possession, custody, or control under R.C.M. 701, where defense counsel requests access to the data within the seized phone of the accused that the government is unable to unlock. We clarify the intersection between discovery rules and the Fourth Amendment, discuss the distinction between seizure of an electronic device and the data contained within, and provide takeaways for the field. 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/.
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    22 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 67: United States v. Arroyo (C.A.A.F. 2026)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 67: United States v. Arroyo (C.A.A.F. 2026)
    Apr 1 2026
    In this episode, we discuss the scope of sentence appropriateness and whether Courts of Criminal Appeals may consider the terms of a plea agreement in their review. We offer practical considerations for trial practitioners in drafting plea agreements in light of the CAAF’s 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/.
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    7 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 66: United States v. Moore; United States v. Hennessy, and United States v. Serjak (C.A.A.F. 2026)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 66: United States v. Moore; United States v. Hennessy, and United States v. Serjak (C.A.A.F. 2026)
    Mar 18 2026
    In this episode we discuss the legal and factual sufficiency of evidence considered in Article 120(b)(2)(A) – sexual assault without consent cases in light of CAAF’s recent Mendoza and Casillas opinions. We discuss at length the three legal principles established in Moore to resolve the certified question in all three cases – whether the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals erred in applying United States v. Mendoza to find appellee’s sexual assault conviction [legally] and factually insufficient. 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/.
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    49 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 65: United States v. Saul (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 65: United States v. Saul (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode, we address providency and the applicability of permissive inferences in guilty pleas. We also discuss practical considerations for counsel in making charging decisions, preparing clients for the guilty plea colloquy, and draft stipulations of fact. 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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    17 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 64: United States v. Leese (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 64: United States v. Leese (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Dec 4 2025
    In this episode, we review the application of confinement credit under United States v. Pierce to cases involving segmented sentences. We also discuss practical takeaways for charging decisions and advising clients. 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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    17 min
  • Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 63: United States v. Davis (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 63: United States v. Davis (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Nov 19 2025
    In this episode, we discuss changes in the detailed military judge and distinctions between reassignment, removal, disqualification, and recusal. We examine how these distinctions affect the applicable prejudice test for alleged errors during appellate review. We also welcome ROTC Cadets Reagan Aylor and Taos Dye, interns at TJAGLCS. 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 min