Legal Opinion

United States v. Justice

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided October 17, 1977No. 33,680; ACM 22091PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

COOK, Judge:

In accordance with his pleas, appellant was convicted by a general court-martial of accepting bribes (8 specifications), in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 934.

The record of trial reflects that following the judge’s instructions, the court closed to deliberate on the sentence. Upon reopening, the judge entered into the following colloquy with the president:

MJ: Has the court arrived at a sentence? PRES: Yes, sir.

MJ: Would you like for me to examine the worksheet or are you satisfied it’s in proper form?

PRES: I think you…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. United States v. GravesUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1975
  2. United States v. HounshellUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1956
  3. United States v. BinghamUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1977
  4. United States v. SimpsonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1959
  5. United States v. LinderUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1956

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. United States v. PerkinsonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1983
  2. United States v. KingU.S. Army Court of Military Review · 1982
  3. United States v. CalhounU S Air Force Court of Military Review · 1979
  4. United States v. JenningsU S Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals · 1996
  5. United States v. PerkinsonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1983

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