United States v. Eagleson

(concurring in the result) :

I concur in the result.

I have no misgivings about our conclusion that leaving the scene of an accident is conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the Armed Forces, and hence is an offense under Article 134 of the Code, 50 USG § 728. However, the argument made that knowledge on the part of the accused that he has been involved in an accident is not an essential element of this offense is not persuasive. On that issue I disagree with my associates. I grant that the form specification for that offense which is shown in the Appendix to the Manual does not include a…