United States v. Pearce

OPINION OF THE COURT

WOLD, Senior Judge:

In a contested trial before members, appellant was convicted of a larceny and a housebreaking1 committed at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Federal Republic of Germany.

During the trial on the merits, the trial defense counsel elicited the following testimony regarding appellant’s character for honesty:

Q: How long have you known the accused?

A: I knew him at Fort Lewis, Washington, probably two and a half years.

*962Q: And during that time, were you a member of his unit?

A: Yes, Sir.

Q: And in your opinion — do you have an opinion about his honesty?

A: He has always…