United States v. Nelson

Opinion of the Court

GEORGE W. LATIMER, Judge:

The accused was tried by general court-martial and found guilty of two separate offenses proscribed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice: (1) operating a vehicle while drunk, in violation of Article 111, 50 USC § 705, and (2) involuntary manslaughter, in violation of Article 119, 50 USC § 713. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures of. pay and allowances, and confinement for three years. Reviewing authorities reduced the confinement to eighteen months but otherwise approved. We granted the accused’s petition to determine…