United States v. Ryder

BAUM, Chief Judge:

At a trial held on 12 June, 19 July and 21-25 August 1989, Appellant pled not guilty to numerous offenses before a general court-martial composed of officers and enlisted members. Despite his pleas, the court convicted Appellant of one specification of distribution of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and fifteen specifications of wrongful use of controlled substances, which included marijuana, LSD and cocaine, in violation of Article 112(a), Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 912a; and two specifications of solicitation of Coast Guard members to use or…