United States v. Valentin-Nieves

HARRIS, Judge:

Following mixed pleas, Appellant was convicted of rape and false swearing, in violation of Articles 120 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920 and 934. A general court-martial panel consisting of officer members adjudged a sentence of confinement for 1 year, reduction to pay grade E-l, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a dishonorable discharge. The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged.

We have carefully examined the record of trial, Appellant’s two assignments of error, and the Government’s response. We conclude that the findings and…