United States v. Rivera-Cintron

OPINION OF THE COURT

JOHNSON, Judge:

Contrary to his plea of not guilty, the appellant was convicted by a general court-martial consisting of officer and enlisted members of wrongful distribution of cocaine in violation of Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 912a (Supp. IV 1986) [hereinafter UCMJ]. Appellant’s sentence as approved included a dishonorable discharge, confinement for two years, and reduction to Private El.

Appellant contends that the military judge erred to his substantial prejudice by admitting into evidence over defense objection a plastic bag containing a…