United States v. James

OPINION OF THE COURT

FELDER, Judge:

A general court-martial convicted the appellant of arson in violation of Article 126, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 926. The sentence approved by the convening authority requires this Court to review the case pursuant to Article 66, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C.A. § 866. The appellant asserts that reversal is required because the military judge failed to instruct the court members on evidence of uncharged misconduct.

An understanding of the basis for the conviction is necessary to resolve the issue. The incident occurred at the U. S. Army Hospital in…