United States v. Beno

DECISION

The appellant was found guilty, pursuant to his pleas, of wrongful distribution of hashish and wrongful use of marijuana and marijuana in the hashish form on divers occasions. The military judge sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge, confinement for two months, forfeiture of $400.00 per month for two months and reduction to airman basic. This sentence was approved by the convening authority.

The appellant’s commander was called as a prosecution sentencing witness to provide his opinion of the appellant’s rehabilitation potential in accordance with R.C.M. 1001(b)(5). He testified…