United States v. Carter

Status of Forces Agreements do not merely define relationships between the United States and the host nations; they also provide many special protections to the accused. For example, there is an express provision against double jeopardy (see United States v Cadenhead, 14 USCMA 271, 34 CMR 51); and, by virtue of the provision for mutual assistance, Article 32 testimony of a civilian witness who refuses to appear in person at the trial is not admissible in evidence unless the assistance of the authorities of the host nation was sought and proved fruitless. United States v Burrow, 16 USCMA 94,…