United States v. Vasquez

OPINION OF THE COURT

SCHREIER, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, members convicted appellant of making a false official statement, bigamy, and adultery and sentenced him to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 9 months, and reduction to E-l. Articles 107 and 134, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. §§ 907 and 934 (1988). Appellant argues that the combined effect of the military judge’s instructions on duress and trial counsel’s argument shifted the burden of proving the duress defense to the appellant. Finding no prejudicial error, we affirm.

FACTS

Appellant, a married man, performed temporary duty (TDY) in Turkey…