United States v. Cross

Opinion of the Court

Appellant was tried by general court-martial for the offenses of possession of heroin and marihuana, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 934. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty as charged, and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, confinement for 3 years, forfeitures of $300.00 pay per month for 36 months, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The convening authority approved the sentence. The United States Army Court of Military Review affirmed without opinion. We granted review to consider the following issues:

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