United States v. Sneed

OPINION OF THE COURT

FELDER, Judge:

The appellant was convicted by a special court-martial with members of possessing 1058.29 grams of marihuana in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 934. The sentence approved by the convening authority requires this Court to review the ease pursuant to Article 66, UCMJ.

The appellant contends that he was substantially prejudiced because the court members were allowed to examine, prior to findings, a defense exhibit which indicated that he offered to plead guilty.

At an Article 39(a) session, the trial counsel requested…