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Court Of Appeals For the Armed Forces
Military Justice
Sexual Assault
UCMJ
Article 66
Child Pornography
United States V. Johnson
United States V. George
Air Force
Lautenberg Amendment
United States V. Valentin-Andino
CAAF
United States V. Swisher
Sex Assault
U.S. V. Tapp
U.S. V. Armstrong
United States Army Court Of Appeals
United States V. Patterson
Article 67
HVZ V. United States

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." T... more

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Recent Guests

Macy Peele
A rising 2L at Charleston School of Law and a summer intern at TJAGLCS
Charleston School of Law
Episode: Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 59: United States v. George (C.A.A.F. 2025)
David Schlueter
Professor Emeritus with extensive experience in military law and author of key legal texts.
St. Mary's University of Texas
Episode: Criminal Law Department Presents – The Prugh Lecture – Professor David Schlueter
Colonel Retired James Pohl
Distinguished leader in the military community and the 51st Hodson Lecturer.
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Episode: Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 41: The 51st Hodson Lecturer COL (R) James Pohl
Judge Liam Hardy
Honorable CAAF Judge
Episode: Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 40: Interview with CAAF Judge Liam Hardy
Kaitlyn Harder
A rising 2L at the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
Episode: Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 38: U.S. v. Cole (C.A.A.F. 2024)
Patricia Taylor
1L intern at Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 37: U.S. v. Wilson (C.A.A.F. 2024)

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Major Ultimus
Host for CAAF Chats and related military-justice discussions; likely a senior JAG officer.
Major James Barathe
Host on multiple episodes, contributes to analysis of CAAF decisions and military justice topics.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Great Resources

    These are great case summaries!

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    5
    Random CPT
    United States3 years ago
  • Great resource

    Walters and Dray are dynamic play-by-play and color commentary duo on the order of Herbstreit and Fowler. Keep up the great work and thanks for the insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    simple country lawyer
    United States3 years ago
  • Great for Military Justice Practitioners

    This will be a great resource for practitioners in military justice to stay up to date on recent appellate cases impacting the practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccwalters
    United States3 years ago

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Dynamic play-by-play and color in military-law discussions; insightful and engaging.
Great resources for case summaries and practical takeaways for practitioners.
A strong resource for staying up-to-date on appellate and military-justice developments.

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Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 58: United States v. Patterson (C.A.A.F. 2025)
Q: So on this case in particular, what are your thoughts?
The sir emphasizes the importance of understanding the applicable law and how changes over time affect case outcomes.
Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 58: United States v. Patterson (C.A.A.F. 2025)
Q: Sir, we see in this case that the old version of Article 67 was applied here based on the dates of the offenses. Can you talk briefly about what the difference between the 2018 Article 67 was?
The sir explains that the previous version of Article 67 only allowed the CAAF to review factual sufficiency for matters of law and legal principles, while the new version provides more leeway.
Criminal Law Department Presents – CAAF Chats Ep 58: United States v. Patterson (C.A.A.F. 2025)
Q: Jackson, would you tell us the procedural history and facts concerning USV Patterson?
Jackson explains the appellee's conviction for multiple offenses, including the specific details of the alleged child rape and the trial proceedings.
Criminal Law Department Presents – The Prugh Lecture – Professor David Schlueter
Q: How do you view the increasing complexity in the military justice system?
The system is becoming increasingly complex due to frequent amendments and the lack of cohesion between legislative and executive regulations.
Criminal Law Department Presents – The Prugh Lecture – Professor David Schlueter
Q: What are your thoughts on Unlawful Command Influence?
UCI remains a significant issue in military justice, often due to avoidable slips of tongue or informal comments.

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What is Criminal Law Department Presents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A military-justice focused podcast channel presenting in-depth breakdowns of Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces opinions and related military-law topics. Episodes consistently center on recent CAAF decisions, sentencing issues, plea negotiations, evidentiary questions, and charging strategies, with practical takeaways for prosecutors, defense counsel, and military judges. The show blends case exposition with tactical insights and often features multiple co-hosts from TJAGLCS, delivering concise analysis suitable for practitioners who need up-to-date summaries and actionable guidance. A notable strength is its thorough coverage of appellate developments and how they impact day-to-day practice in military justice, with episodes that freque... more

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