United States v. Arnold

OPINION OF THE COURT

DRIBBEN, Judge:

Appellant, contrary to his plea, was convicted of robbery alleged as a violation of Article 122, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 922. His sentence, imposed by a general court-martial with members and approved by the convening authority, extended to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for three years, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.

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During his argument on findings the trial counsel stated:

*521. Now we come to the interesting defense raised by the accused. And I hope you noticed that the whole time the accused was testifying…