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In this episode of MJT, Partner Dan Higgins talks with fellow founding partner and former 75th Ranger Regiment member Mickey Williams about the hardest schools in the military. They rank Ranger School, Special Forces Assessment and Selection, Sniper School, and Airborne School by misery, difficulty, and danger — trading firsthand stories from Rap Week, the Star Course, a record shoot gone sideways, and two close calls under canopy. A candid, occasionally harrowing look at what it actually takes to earn some of the military's toughest tabs.

In this episode of MJT, Partner Dan Higgins talks with fellow founding partner Mickey Williams about a court-martial they tried together — an attempted murder case that ended in a full acquittal. They walk through the case from the initial incident through trial strategy, the self-defense legal standard and how it's judged through the accused's eyes, a cross-examination that unraveled the alleged victim's credibility, and the verdict that followed. A candid look at what it takes to win a case where a client's freedom is entirely on the line.

In this episode of MJT, Partner Dan Higgins interviews Founding Partner Mickey Williams about six months into the war with Iran, covering the century of U.S.-Iran history behind the conflict, the technology reshaping modern warfare, the strategic questions facing the current administration, and what it all means for the troops still forward-deployed.

In this episode of MJT, trial attorneys Robert Capovilla and Dan Higgins discuss domestic violence cases in the military.  Topics include how cases are prosecuted and defended under the current system, the impact of false allegations, and the biggest mistakes defendants make when facing charges.

In this episode of MJT, military trial attorneys Robert Capovilla and Lacey Parham discuss the impact OSTC has had on the court-martial process.  Topics include the volume of cases, conviction rates, plea agreements, prosecution and defense counsel strategies, and other related issues.

In this episode of MJT, attorney Robert Capovilla interviews former Army CID and current private investigator Kevin Bickford about a wide range of topics including the CID investigation process, preserving evidence, alleged victim and accused interview techniques, and why an independent investigation is critical for an effective defense.

In this episode of MJT, Capovilla & Williams partners Robert Capovilla and Dan Higgins discuss Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) fraud cases in the military. Topics include conduct that can get service members in trouble, how prosecutors typically bring charges, and proven strategies employed by defense attorneys to produce positive outcomes.

In this episode of MJT, former Marine Corps trial attorney and Capovilla & Williams lawyer Dominic Giordano discusses the Marine Corps justice system, including topics such as pre-trial confinement, hazing and maltreatment, and keys to winning court-martial cases.

In this episode of MJT, Capovilla & Williams partner Robert Capovilla gives an inside look at the law firm he founded with his partner and best friend, Mickey Williams.  Topics include the current team, practice areas, unwavering commitment to the mission, and plans for the future.

In this episode of MJT, military trial attorneys Robert Capovilla and Brad Simon discuss U.S. v. St. Jean, including the admissibility of prior and subsequent sexual conduct between alleged victims and defendants in military criminal cases.

In this episode of MJT, military trial attorneys Robert Capovilla and Dominic Giordano discuss the UCMJ sections dealing with the sharing of sexual photos and videos without permission, including Articles 117(a), 120(c), and 134.

In this episode of MJT, retired Air Force Colonel and JAG Chris Jones joins Robert Capovilla to discuss the nuts and bolts of federal employment law, including common types of cases, remedies and options available to employees, pitfalls to avoid, and recommendations for protecting your rights and interests.

In this episode of MJT, military attorneys Rob Capovilla and Josh Conklin discuss the AR-15 process from start to finish, including the initial investigation, rights of the accused, potential punishment, and strategies for fighting back.

In this episode of MJT, former Army Rangers and military trial lawyers Mickey Williams and Dan Higgins discuss how the Coast Guard handles separation boards and other criminal justice matters, including some surprising issues related to due process and fairness.

In this episode of MJT, former Army Rangers and combat Veterans Mickey Williams and Dan Higgins make their cases for the most and least realistic military movies. You don’t want to miss this one.