United States v. Murray

TROIDL, Senior Judge:

On 3 January 1990, a military judge, sitting as a general court-martial, convicted the appellant contrary to his pleas of rape, indecent acts upon a child, and indecent liberties with a child, in violation of Articles 120 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920 and 934 (1994).1 The adjudged sentence included a dishonorable discharge, 20 years confinement, total forfeitures, and reduction to pay grade E-l.

After trial, the appellant fired his civilian defense counsel, hired a new civilian attorney, and obtained the services of an individual military…