# The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 67: United States v. Arroyo (C.A.A.F. 2025)

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Published: 2026-04-01T12:22:29+00:00
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Duration seconds: 444

## Resource

In this episode, we discuss the scope of sentence appropriateness and whether Courts of Criminal Appeals may consider the terms of a plea agreement in their review. We offer practical considerations for trial practitioners in drafting plea agreements in light of the CAAF’s opinion. 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/.

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