Litigator Libations
Updates and tips on defensive litigation in military justice including discussing recent appellate decisions and providing advocacy tips.
Litigator Libations
Latest Episodes
111 - Ya Win Some, Ya Lose Some (RosarioMartinez & Galvin)
This week, Sam and Trevor discuss United States v. RosarioMartinez, __M.J.__, 2026 CAAF LEXIS 485 (C.A.A.F. 2026), a case that troubles them both. There, after convicting the appellant, the senior panel member informed defense counsel ...
110 - The "Bad Faith" Exception (Johnson)
On this week's episode, Sam and Trevor tackle the CAAF's most recent decision on the good faith exception: United States v. Johnson, No. 25-0202/AF, 2026 CAAF LEXIS 464 (C.A.A.F. May 26, 2026). Before diving into that case, though, the...
109 - Prior Consistent Cocktails, I Mean Statements (Brown)
Prior consistent statements strike again in this week’s episode as Sam and Trevor discuss United States v. Brown, __ M.J. __, 2026 CAAF LEXIS 418 (C.A.A.F. 2026).With prior consistent cocktails in hand, the duo review the CAAF’s...
108 - Devilish Dates: Panel Randomization and Kershaw
This week, Sam and Trevor focus on United States v. Kershaw, No. 25-0177/AF, 2026 CAAF LEXIS 396 (C.A.A.F. Apr. 30, 2026), another divided Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) decision. Before diving into Kershaw, Sam ...
107 - Res Gestae for Sexual Assault Cases & Post Trial Motions
This week, Sam and Trevor discuss a new Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) case, United States v. Washington, No. 25-0044, 2026 CAAF LEXIS 353 (C.A.A.F. Apr. 13, 2026), and then feature a trial-level practitioner, Raquel Musc...