United States v. Taylor

(concurring in part and dissenting in part) :

I concur in part and dissent in part.

Because of the particular facts and circumstances of this case, I agree that the failure of the military judge to personally advise this accused of his right to speak in his own behalf prior to sentencing was not such an error as to require reversal. See my separate opinion in United States v Williams, 20 USCMA 47, 42 CMR 239 (1970) ; but, see also my dissent in United States v Wilburn, 20 USCMA 86, 42 CMR 278 (1970). I believe, however, that my brothers err in their determination regarding the admission in…