United States v. Poundstone

Opinion

Quinn, Judge:

Stopped and searched by a security guard when he attempted to enter Phu Loi Base Camp, Republic of Vietnam, through the main gate, the accused was found to be in possession of a quantity of heroin. In due course, he was brought to trial on a charge of wrongful possession of that substance, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 934. A timely defense objection to the admission of evidence of discovery of the heroin was overruled and the accused was convicted. The correctness of the trial judge’s ruling is the subject of this appeal.

Lieutenant…