United States v. LaRue

(concurring in part and dissenting in part) :

I concur in part and dissent in part.

While I agree with Judge Latimer that this cause must be reversed because of the prejudicial receipt of hearsay evidence, I have some reservations concerning the argument that the fingerprint evidence was merely cumulative. There is in my mind a substantial question whether an expert comparison of fingerprints can, except by stipulation of the parties, be competently established by introduction of a “Certificate” executed by The Adjutant General. Cf. United States v White, 3 USCMA 666, 14 CMR 84. Compare United…