United States v. Simoy

Judge CRAWFORD

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Appellant was convicted in July 1992 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, desertion terminated by apprehension, felony murder, and robbery, in violation of Articles 80, 81, 85, 118, and 122, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 880, 881, 885, 918, and 922, respectively. He was sentenced to be put to death, forfeit all pay and allowances, and be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. The convening authority approved the sentence, and the Court of Criminal Appeals, in an en banc decision,…