United States v. Belz

DECISION

Contrary to his pleas, the accused was convicted of wrongful use of marijuana in the presence of enlisted members, wrongful sale of marijuana, wrongful possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and false swearing, all in violation of Article 133, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 933. The sentence, as approved, provides for dismissal from the service, confinement at hard labor for three months, and forfeiture of $950.00 per month for three months.

In a single assignment of error, the accused contends he was erroneously denied the opportunity to introduce his…