United States v. Lamela

Opinion of the Court

FLETCHER, Chief Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was found guilty of wrongful possession, trans*278fer and sale of five grams, more or less, of heroin, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 934. The members of his general court-martial sentenced him to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for 12 years, forfeiture of $150 pay per month for the same period and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The convening authority approved the sentence. After reassessment of the sentence on the basis of the entire record and…