United States v. Payne

Opinion of the Court

George W. Latimer, Judge:

The accused stands convicted by a general court-martial of the wrongful use of a habit-forming drug. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, three years’ confinement, and total forfeitures. The findings and sentence were affirmed by the convening authority and a board of review in the office of The Judge Advocate General of the Army. We granted a petition for review to determine the following issues which accused contends require a reversal of his conviction:(1) Whether an incriminatory statement made by him was obtained by officers of the…