United States v. Ibarra

LEO, Senior Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted of rape, in violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 920, at a general court-martial before officer and enlisted members. He was awarded a dishonorable discharge, confinement for four years, total forfeitures, and reduction to pay grade E-l. The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged.

We have examined the record of trial, the appellant’s ten assignments of error, and the Government’s responses. We have also considered the oral arguments presented by appellate counsel. We find…