United States v. Odegard

Opinion of the Court

A general court-martial convened at the United States Air Force Academy on June 22 and 23, 1984, convicted appellant, a cadet, of violating Article 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 921, by wrongfully “stealpng] four (4) five-dollar bills” from a fellow student. He was tried by members, who found him guilty despite his pleas. He was sentenced to be dismissed, to be confined for 2 months, and to forfeit all pay and allowances. The convening authority approved, and the Court of Military Review affirmed, the findings and sentence. We granted review on eight…