United States v. Williams

OPINION OF THE COURT

GILLEY, Judge:

Pursuant to his pleas, the appellant was found guilty of committing indecent acts upon a thirteen-year old female by fondling her thigh and breasts, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. § 934 (1982). He was sentenced by the members of a general court-martial to dismissal, confinement for five years, and forfeiture of $400.00 pay per month for six months. The convening authority approved the sentence, but reduced the period of confinement to three years.

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The appellant contends, through counsel and…