Legal Opinion

United States v. Petersen

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided July 20, 1987No. 54,131; ACM 24913PublishedCited by 44 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

COX, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted of carnal knowledge and sodomy with his natural daughter on diverse occasions, in violation of Articles 120 and 125, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920 and 925, respectively. He was sentenced by the court-martial members to dishonorable discharge, confinement for 8 years, and reduction to E-3. The findings and sentence were approved by the convening authority and affirmed by the Court of Military Review in an unpublished opinion. We granted review of the following issues:

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2Cases cited6 opinions

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  5. United States v. AdkinsUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1955

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