United States v. Johnson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Cook, Judge:

At his trial by general court-martial, where he was charged with premeditated murder and assault with a means likely to produce grievous bodily harm, the appellant pleaded not guilty. He was found guilty of the lesser included offense of unpremeditated murder and acquitted of the assault charge. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures, and confinement at hard labor for 15 years. The findings and sentence have been approved and affirmed by intermediate reviewing authorities. Upon petition to this Court, a single issue was assigned and…