United States v. Hicks

Opinion of the Court

The accused was convicted by special court-martial of larceny, in violation of Article 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 921. At trial, an accomplice testified against him under arrangements with the convening authority, which trial counsel described as a “promise of immunity,” and which, on review, the board of review held “equated to . . . immunity.” The board of review determined that these arrangements disqualified the convening authority from reviewing the conviction. United States v White, 10 USCMA 63, 27 CMR 137. However, it concluded that review by a…