United States v. Lucas

DECISION

SNYDER, Judge:

Pursuant to mixed pleas, the accused was convicted by a military judge sitting as a general court-martial of possession, use, and distribution of marijuana and cocaine. The only offense contested by the accused was one specification of distributing cocaine. His sentence extends to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for 32 months, and accessory penalties. He has submitted three assignments of error for our consideration. Finding no error prejudicial to the substantial rights of the accused, and finding no manifest miscarriage of justice, we affirm.

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