United States v. Wilson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Can evidence of Article 15 punishment be used to impeach the accused under 608(b), Military Rules of Evidence? That is the main issue to be decided.

Appellant was charged with violating a lawful general regulation, Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 892 (1976) and assault with intent to commit murder, Article 134, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 934 (1976). He pleaded guilty to violation of the regulation, not guilty to assault with intent to commit murder, but guilty to assault with a means likely to produce grievous bodily injury in violation of Article…