United States v. Seeloff

OPINION OF THE COURT

COHEN, Judge:

Sergeant Seeloff, the appellant, was convicted of premeditated murder and soliciting another to assist in an escape from confinement, violations of Articles 118 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 918 and 934 (1976). He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures, confinement for life and reduction to Private E — 1. The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence.

FACTS

Sergeant Seeloff and Sergeant Heffren began drinking German beer at approximately 1200-1300 hours, 13 October 1980, in their room and continued until…