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United States v. Sanders

Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Decided May 12, 2009No. 09-0013/AFPublishedCited by 22 opinions

1Per curiam

We granted review to consider whether the military judge erred by admitting a handwritten letter found in Appellant’s cell during the sentencing phase of the court-martial. We hold that any error did not materially prejudice the substantial rights of Appellant, and affirm the decision of the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA).

I. Background

A military judge sitting as a general court-martial convicted Appellant, contrary to his pleas, of forcible sodomy, assault, and indecent assault. Articles 125, 128, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. §§ 925,…

2Cases cited7 opinions

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  2. United States v. MasonCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 1997
  3. United States v. GriggsCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 2005
  4. United States v. BoydCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 2001
  5. United States v. BridgesCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 2008

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3Cited by22 opinions

  1. United States v. BeatyCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 2011
  2. United States v. CronUnited States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals · 2014
  3. United States v. BarkerUnited States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals · 2017
  4. United States v. ArlesNavy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals · 2019
  5. United States v. BarkerCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 2018

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