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So, I’m objecting to a piece of evidence that the prosecution wants given to the members. The objection is that the evidence contains inadmissible material. The TC says, well that’s OK, give it to them with a limiting instruction. So I say, wait a minute. This is different to the situation where something is testified…

In United States v. Serna, an unpublished opinion, NMCCA holds that indecent acts with a child over 12 is effectively an “LIO” of indecent acts with a child under 12 for sentencing purposes. The age of the victim being a potential aggravating factor. This was a GP case where the MJ failed to resolve inconsistencies…

For us Chrome users the RSS feeds on the CAAF website can be accessed two ways. Use Google Reader, and then use Google Reader Notifier in the browser to alert you. CAAF has also posted this link for a RSS extension that’s good for all websites showing the RSS icon not just CAAF. Subscribe to…

Professor Friedman has a quick note on a petition filed at the Supremes in Racz v. California. The petition ably shows that there is a sharp conflict of authority on the question of whether a statement can be deemed testimonial even though it was not made to governmental authorities. Regular readers of this blog will…

The fayobserver.com reports: The top enlisted Special Forces soldier has been removed from his position while commanders investigate allegations that he had an extramarital relationship. In addition to the adultery, the military investigation: The military investigation, Pruitt asserts in the court documents, is focused on determining whether Vigil broke a military law that prohibits unbecoming…

You are aware of Fasler and the numerous trailer cases. Here is a grant from today’s CAAF orders: No. 11-0374/AR. U.S. v. Lelan M. SHANKLES. CCA 20100307. Review granted on the following specified issue: WHETHER AN ARTICLE 134 CLAUSE 1 OR 2 SPECIFICATION THAT FAILS TO EXPRESSLY ALLEGE EITHER POTENTIAL TERMINAL ELEMENT STATES AN OFFENSE…

Professor Colin Miller has a very interesting post regarding a new article by Cynthia Jones, A Reason to Doubt: The Suppression of Evidence and the Inference of Innocence, 100 J. Crim. L. & Criminology 415 (2010). Most importantly are two potential recommendations for dealing with the issue at trial. First Professor Jones takes up the…

United States v. Oliver. This was a legal sufficiency of a desertion conviction. Fascinating discussion of the role of CAAF and the legal standard of review at CAAF under Jackson.

Here is a link to the February AL. urviving the Multiplicity/LIO Family Vortex

Not unexpected but it looks like the former CO, MCAS Cheery Point may be headed to court-martial. See jdnews.com and Eyewitness News 9. The EW9 reports that he pleaded guilty in civilian court yesterday. Apparently there are additional issues, such as flying too soon after drinking.