United States v. Gonzalez-Dominicci

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted by a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members for wrongful possession and transfer of cocaine, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 934. He was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to the lowest enlisted grade, and a fine of $500.00. This sentence was approved by the convening authority and by the United States Army Court of Military Review. We granted review (11 M.J. 398) on two issues, one of which has been disposed of adversely to…