Recent Podcasts
Rob Capovilla Discusses Handling the Stress of Military Trial Work
In this episode of the Military Justice Today Podcast, attorney Rob Capovilla provides strategies and tips for managing stress associated with felony-level military trial work. To listen to the episode on YouTube, click here.
Guest: Interview with Military Fitness Expert Stew Smith
In this episode of MJT, former Navy SEAL and fitness expert Stew Smith gives his recommendations for excelling both physically and mentally in the most demanding military and first responder careers. To listen to the episode on YouTube click here.
Robert Capovilla Answers the Tough Questions
In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla spends time on the hot seat answering the toughest questions from our moderator as well as listeners. Topics include how it feels to lose a case, why he is critical of prosecutors, and how 911 influenced his decision to join the Army. To listen to the… Read More »
Guest: Former Military Judge Troy Smith Discusses Philosophy and Best Practices
In this episode of MJT, former military judge Troy Smith discusses his philosophy on trial practice as well as strategies and techniques for litigating high-stakes military criminal cases. Topics include voir dire, opening statement, witness examination, and closing argument. To listen to the episode on YouTube click here.
Analyzing Media Coverage of Sexual Assault in the Military
In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla discusses how the media covers the issue of sexual assault in the military, including premature conclusions about recent changes to the system and the absence of emphasis on the rights of the accused. Click here to listen to it on YouTube.
The New York City Subway Self-Defense Case: An Analysis
In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla takes a deep dive into the legal, moral, and political aspects of the Daniel Penny self-defense case. To listen to this episode on Spotify, click here.
National Defense Authorization Act Update with David Schlueter
In this episode of MJT, former JAG and professor of law Dave Schlueter joins the show to discuss changes set forth in the 2022 and 2023 NDAA, including the role of the commander, creation of the Special Trial Counsel, sentencing, and other hotly debated topics. To watch the studio video for this episode, visit… Read More »
Examining Recent Leaks of Classified Military Information
In this episode of MJT, the attorneys from Capovilla & Williams are joined by Jonathan Lehrfeld, reporter for the Military Times and host of the Early Bird Brief Podcast, to discuss recent leaks of classified material as well as issues related to media coverage, protection of sensitive intelligence, and other interesting aspects of these… Read More »
The Capovilla & Williams Mission Statement and Core Values
In this episode of MJT, Rob and Mickey discuss the firm’s mission statement and core values as well as what it means to represent military service members in high-stakes cases across the globe. To listen to the full episode on the firm’s YouTube page, click here.
Military Court-martial Proceedings: Process, Defense Strategies & Implications for the Accused
In this episode of MJT, former JAG Officers and military defense attorneys Robert Capovilla and Mickey Williams discuss the court-martial process in its entirety, including getting Flagged, Preferral, Referral, Article 32 Hearing, Arraignment, Article 39 Hearing and Trial. Topics include obstacles to avoid at each phase as well as the positive impact a qualified… Read More »
