United States v. Yates

OPINION OF THE COURT

FELDER, Senior Judge:

Appellant was tried by a general court-martial composed of officers at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, on 27 and 28 October 1986. *583Contrary to his pleas, he was convicted of adultery and false swearing, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (hereinafter UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 934 (1982). He was sentenced to be dismissed from the service. The convening authority commuted the sentence to forfeitures of $2,000.00 pay per month for twelve months. On 6 March 1987, review of this case was completed pursuant to Article 69(a), UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. §…