United States v. Coleman

Tried by general court-martial, military judge alone, the accused was convicted, despite his pleas, of murder, as well as aggravated assault and assault and battery on a child, in violation of Articles 118 and 128, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 918 and 928, respectively. The adjudged and approved sentence extends to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 5 years, total forfeitures, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The Court of Military Review affirmed. 25 M.J. 679 (1987). We granted review of the following issue:

WHETHER CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION OF APPELLANT VIOLATED…