United States v. Wright

Opinion of the Court

This accused stands convicted by general court-martial of an assault with a dangerous weapon in which grievous bodily harm is intentionally inflicted in violation of Article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 722. The sentence extends to dishonorable discharge, total forfeiture of pay, and confinement at hard labor for two years.

The law officer, in instructing the court on the elements of the offense, gave the items of proof required for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon in violation of Article 128b of the Code, supra, omitting the element…