United States v. Burke

Opinion of the Court

George W. Latimer, Judge:

The accused was tried under two separate specifications for offenses in violation of Article 113 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 707. The first specification charged that he was found sleeping on post after having been duly posted. The second specification alleged that he was drunk on duty. The court-martial returned a finding of not guilty on the latter offense so we can eliminate it from any further discussion. The conviction on the first charge resulted in a sentence of dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of $40.00 per month for…