United States v. Koepke

Opinion of the Court

FeRGUSon, Judge:

Accused was convicted, on his plea of guilty, of possession of marihuana (Charge I) and possession of a hypodermic needle and stimulant drugs (amphetamine and benzedrine) (Charge II), in violation of Uniform Code of Military Justice, Articles 134 and 92, 10 USC §§ 934 and 892, respectively. He was sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the service, to forfeit all pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard labor for two years. Intermediate appellate authorities have approved the findings and sentence and we granted review on the single issue of:

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