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United States v. Harris

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided March 30, 1956No. 6930PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

George W. Latimer, Judge:

This case involves an 18-year-old youth with an excellent military record and no known civilian criminal past. The testimony shows him to have been mentally balanced and not substantial*739ly under the influence of liquor at the time of the homicide. He was friendly with the victim and his reputation for being a peaceful soldier was established. In the light of those facts and circumstances, it is most difficult to find any reason, excuse, or motive for this gruesome killing. Even the claim of self-defense seems baseless when tested by the number and…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Allen v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
  2. Wilson v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
  3. American Tobacco Co. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1945
  4. Bracey v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1944
  5. Coffin v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1896

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3Cited by23 opinions

  1. United States v. HurtUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1958
  2. United States v. WalkerUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1957
  3. United States v. ErbUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1961
  4. United States v. DunnahoeUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1956
  5. United States v. ChoatUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1956

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