United States v. Hopwood

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

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Appellant was tried by a general court-martial at Reese Air Force Base, Texas, on August 23-25, 1988. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of making two false official statements1 and committing four forgeries, in violation of Articles 107 and 123, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 907 and 923, respectively. All four forgeries were alleged to have occurred on or about January 18, 1988; and all concerned the same transaction — the purchase of a 1988 Nissan Maxima automobile. The four forgery specifications related respectively to…