Legal Opinion

United States v. Johnson

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided February 24, 1987No. 52,599; CM 445122PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

2Per curiam

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted by a general court-martial with members of assaulting his Korean girlfriend and murdering her several hours later. His sentence to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 25 years, total forfeitures, and reduction to the lowest pay grade was approved by the convening authority and affirmed by the Court of Military Review.

On the night of July 23, 1982, appellant and Chang Ye Ok were seen arguing outside a Korean nightclub. During the course of the argument, appellant struck her with the back of his hand. After another…

3Cases cited10 opinions

  1. United States v. GoodeUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1975
  2. United States v. Albert Lee HawkinsCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1979
  3. United States v. JeanbaptisteUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1978
  4. United States v. Donald F. Larson, United States of America v. Kenneth James CallahanCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1979
  5. United States v. DeGroccoUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1987

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4Cited by6 opinions

  1. United States v. MoseleyUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1992
  2. United States v. PierceUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1994
  3. United States v. TowersUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1987
  4. United States v. McNuttArmy Court of Criminal Appeals · 2003
  5. United States v. TurnerNavy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals · 1995

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