United States v. Williams

OPINION OF THE COURT

CARTER, Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted the appellant, contrary to his pleas, of aggravated assault (two specifications) and false swearing in violation of Articles 128 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 928 and 934 (1988) [hereinafter UCMJ], The approved sentence is a dishonorable discharge, confinement for nine years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private El. This case is before the court for review under Article 66, UCMJ.

We heard oral argument on four issues.1 We hold that:…