Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyWHO’S WHO AT THE COURT MARTIALMilitary courts-martial are similar to civilian trials, but there are some notable differences. The most important have to do with the key…Jan 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneySecretary of Defense Rescinds Mandatory Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination of Department of…As of 10 January 2023, the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) as required by federal law has rescinded the August 24, 2021 memorandum “Mandatory…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyYOUR RIGHTS AT THE ARTICLE 32 HEARINGThe Article 32 hearing is a crucial juncture on the way to a general court martial, and what happens there has significant consequences…Jan 5, 2023Jan 5, 2023
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyTHE ARTICLE 32 HEARINGIf you’ve been charged with sexual assault or an equally serious offense, you’re probably facing a general court-martial. Article 32 of the…Dec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyPREFERRAL OF CHARGESAn accusation of sexual (or other) misconduct by an active-duty service member kicks off a series of actions: your personnel file is…Dec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyMILITARY INVESTIGATIONS: YOUR ATTORNEY’S ROLEWhile law enforcement works to verify your accuser’s version of events, your attorney should be working to verify yours. When this is done…Sep 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyMILITARY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS: LAW ENFORCEMENT’S ROLEThe pre-preferral period of a military prosecution is the investigative period, where law enforcement determines whether or not sufficient…Aug 4, 2022Aug 4, 2022
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyMilitary Pretrial ConfinementYou’re a U.S. military service member, you’ve been accused of a crime, and your personnel file has been flagged. What’s next?May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyMILITARY PRETRIAL RESTRAINTYou’re a U.S. military service member, you’ve been accused of a crime, and your personnel file has been flagged. You also may have been…Apr 22, 2022Apr 22, 2022
Robert Capovilla — Military Defense AttorneyMICKEY WILLIAMS APPEARS ON NEWSY MORNING RUSHPartner Mickey Williams appeared on today’s edition of Morning Rush with Alex Livingston to discuss a recent Pentagon report about sexual…Apr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022