United States v. Ayala

OPINION OF THE COURT

RABY, Senior Judge:

Contrary to his plea, appellant was convicted of the premeditated murder of his wife, Yong Ok Ayala, in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter cited as UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. § 918 (1982). He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for life, forfeiture of $300.00 pay per month for life, and reduction to the grade of Private E-l. The sentence was approved by the convening authority.

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EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ARTICLE 32 INVESTIGATING OFFICER

Appellant asserts that the military judge erred in refusing to direct…