United States v. Guthrie

OPINION OF THE COURT

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted by a court-martial composed of officer members of wrongful distribution of cocaine, in violation of Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 912a. His sentence to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for one year, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to the grade of Private E-l was approved by the convening authority. Before this court appellant alleges two errors which merit discussion.

I

First, appellant contends that the military judge erred in denying a challenge for cause directed to…