United States v. Mason

OPINION OF THE COURT ON FURTHER REVIEW

HARVEY, Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of rape, aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, burglary, and communication of a threat in violation of Articles 120, 128, 129, and 184, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920, 928, 929, and 934 [hereinafter UCMJ], on 2 November 1996. The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for eight years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private El. The…