United States v. Karnes

OPINION OF THE COURT

Pee Curiam:

Contrary to his pleas the appellant was convicted by general court-martial of two specifications of violating a general order by possessing and selling marihuana in violation of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §892. We granted review to determine whether the military judge erroneously denied a defense challenge for cause against a court member.

During voir dire examination, the member in question, Captain Wells, expressed the view that he regarded the second specification, which alleged the sale of marihuana, as a serious offense which…