United States v. Reynolds

OPINION OF THE COURT

WALCZAK, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted of fraudulent use of a writing in support of a claim against the United States, a violation of Article 132, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 932 (1982). Appellant was sentenced by a general court-martial composed of officer members to confinement at hard labor for one year and forfeiture of $500.00 pay per month for twelve months. The convening authority approved the sentence.

The facts, as developed at trial, show that sometime in April or May 1982, appellant submitted a claim for shipment…