United States v. Thompson

(concurring in the result) :

I concur in the result.

Charged with aggravated assault whereby grievous bodily harm was intentionally inflicted, in violation of Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article *9128, 10 USC § 928, the accused pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of assault and battery, in violation of the same Article. Following an explanation of the meaning and effect of that plea, he persisted therein and it was accepted by the court-martial as voluntary. He was found guilty of the offense charged and sentenced to dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and…