United States v. Turner

OPINION OF THE COURT

WOLD, Senior Judge:

Appellant was convicted of adultery, Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. 934 (1976), based on his plea of guilty; and of two rapes, Article 120, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 920, attempted forcible sodomy, Article 80, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. 880 (1976); and communication of indecent language to a female, Article 134, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. 934 (1976), after a contested trial with members. Briefly summarized, the evidence shows that appellant first met the victim at a picnic on Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and offered her a ride home to her barracks,…