United States v. Malik

DECISION

STEWART, Judge:

The accused, contrary to his pleas, was convicted of wrongfully possessing one ounce of cocaine with intent to distribute, wrongfully using cocaine, conspiring to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, and unlawfully carrying a concealed .38 caliber pistol on his person, all occurring in the city of Homestead, Florida, on 21 January 1986. The general court-martial adjudged and the convening authority approved, a sentence to dishonorable discharge, confinement for three years, total forfeitures, and reduction to airman basic.

The defense assigns as error that the…