United States v. Cavett

Opinion of the Court

Paul W. Brosman, Judge:

Another narcotics case is before us here. Despite his plea to the contrary, the accused was found guilty of the wrongful use of a habit-forming drug, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 728. He was sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the service, to forfeit all pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard labor for six months. After intermediate appellate authorities affirmed both the findings and the sentence, The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, certified two questions for our…