United States v. Daffron

OPINION OF THE COURT

JAMES, Judge:

This case is about guilty pleas, trial by judge alone, and defense counsel. Appellant complains that the military judge’s inquiries into providence and the forum election were inadequate and that both his defense counsel were inadequate. We disagree and affirm.

Staff Sergeant Daffron pleaded guilty to attempted rape and indecent acts, both with his daughter, then 9 years old. The general court-martial convicted him and sentenced him to be discharged from the service with a dishonorable discharge, to be confined for 15 years, and “to be reduced to the grade of…