United States v. Prophete

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

The appellant’pleaded guilty in a special court-martial with members to uttering two worthless checks totalling $710.00. During the sentencing phase of the trial, the prosecution offered evidence of a civilian conviction for similar offenses. The trial defense counsel did not challenge the document’s admissibility under R.C.M. 1001, but asked that its size be reduced before it was given to the members. The trial judge agreed and a smaller version of the exhibit was provided the court. The appellant was ultimately sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, three months…