United States v. Vanderwier

Opinion of the Court

COX, Judge:

Appellant was tried by general court-martial at Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, 28-30, and December 1, 1983. Contrary to his pleas, he was convicted by a military judge sitting alone of three specifications of sodomy, in violation of Article 125, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 925. His sentence to partial forfeiture of pay and dismissal from the Naval Service was approved by the convening authority and affirmed by the Court of Military Review. This Court granted review of two issues.

I

WHETHER THE MILITARY JUDGE COMMITTED PREJUDICIAL…