The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 47: United States v. Mendoza (C.A.A.F. 2024)

This week we dive into CAAF’s latest opinion on Article 120. Specifically, we examine the role “without consent” and “substantial incapacitation” play in the UCMJ’s statutory scheme. This is an important episode for all military justice practitioners as they embark on charging and defending sexual assault charges. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).