United States v. Tuck

OPINION OF THE COURT

HOLDAWAY, Chief Judge:

The appellant was convicted, pursuant to his pleas, of conspiracy to distribute lysergic acid diethylamide, distribution of methamphetamine, use of methamphetamine, and dereliction of duty. He was sentenced by the military judge to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 15 months, forfeiture of $400.00 per month for 15 months, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The convening authority approved the sentence.

One error raised by the appellant merits discussion. The conspiracy involved one coconspirator. During the providence inquiry it was…