United States v. Staff Sergeant DANIEL GASKINS

OPINION OF THE COURT

HOFFMAN, Judge:

A panel of officers and enlisted members sitting as a general court-martial convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of carnal knowledge, indecent acts with a child, and indecent assault, in violation of Articles 120 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920 and 934 [hereinafter UCMJ], The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence of a dishonorable discharge, confinement for twelve years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to the grade of Private El.

This case is before us for review pursuant to Article 66, UCMJ,…