United States v. Brewster

OPINION OF THE COURT

NAUGHTON, Senior Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted by a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members of attempted rape and solicitation of another to commit rape, in violation of Articles 80 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. §§ 880 and 934 (1982), respectively. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for five years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private E1. The convening authority approved the sentence.

The appellant asserts that over defense objection…