United States v. Boykin

OPINION OF THE COURT

JOHNSON, Senior Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted by a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members of larceny and false swearing, in violation of Articles 121 and 134 Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 921 and 934 (1982). The court-martial sentenced the appellant to a bad-conduct discharge and a fine of $1000.00. The convening authority approved only the bad-conduct discharge.

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On 22 September 1990, Specialist (SPC) Gerald Twaddle entered the Military Clothing Sales Store at Fort Hood, Texas, with $140.00 in crisp…