Legal Opinion
United States v. Vela
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Decided July 18, 2012No. 12-0194/ARPublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Chief Judge BAKER
delivered the opinion of the Court.
A general court-martial composed of members was convened in Iraq. Contrary to his pleas, Appellant was convicted of unpremeditated murder, making a false official statement, and wrongfully placing a weapon with the remains of an Iraqi national, in violation of Articles 118, 107, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. §§ 918, 907, 934 (2006). The adjudged and approved sentence included a dishonorable discharge, confinement for ten years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to pay grade E-l. In a summary…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- United States v. HoganUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1985
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