United States v. Weems

Opinion of the Court

Paul W. BROSMAN, Judge:

On the basis of facts hereafter recited, a general court-martial, convened at Camp Chitóse Number 1, Chitóse, Japan, convicted the petitioner, Weems, of involuntary manslaughter, the offense defined by Article 119(h)(2), Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 713. The sentence adjudged by the court was dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures, and confinement at hard labor for one year. The convening authority approved the conviction and the sentence, but suspended the latter for one year, at which time, unless sooner vacated, it is to be…