United States v. Nickels

Opinion of the Court

A special court-martial composed of officers tried appellant at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for dereliction of duty, and for possession, use, and transfer of marihuana, in violation of Articles 92 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 892 and 934, respectively. Contrary to his pleas, Nickels was found guilty as charged and was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 4 months, and reduction to the grade of airman first class. The convening and supervisory authorities approved the findings and sentence; and the Court of Military…