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United States v. Johnson

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided May 22, 1964No. 17,295PublishedCited by 43 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

Quinn, Chief Judge:

This appeal concerns the effect of “Additional Instructions for Court Members” issued before trial by the staff legal officer of the convening authority to members of the court-martial that tried the accused. At trial, defense counsel moved for a change of venue or for a mistrial because of alleged improper matter in the instructions. A great deal of the pamphlet is within the scope of permissible orientation of prospective court members to acquaint them with the nature and importance of a court-martial and their individual responsibilities. See United…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. United States v. MamaluyUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1959
  2. United States v. DeainUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1954
  3. United States v. RinehartUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1957
  4. United States v. LittriceUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1953
  5. United States v. DavisUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1961

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3Cited by43 opinions

  1. United States v. AllenU.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Review · 1990
  2. United States v. TreakleU.S. Army Court of Military Review · 1984
  3. United States v. WallaceUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1994
  4. United States v. CruzU.S. Army Court of Military Review · 1985
  5. United States v. DaigleUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1975

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