United States v. Blake

OPINION OF THE COURT

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was found guilty by a military judge sitting alone of three offenses for possession, transfer and sale of marihuana and one additional offense of possession of marihuana, all in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 934. He was sentenced to confinement at hard labor for twelve months, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and reduction to the grade of Private (E-l). The convening authority limited the period of forfeitures and approved the rest of the sentence as adjudged.

On appeal, appellant…