United States v. Shaner

MeLAUGHLIN, Senior Judge:

The appellant was tried by a special court-martial composed of members. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of sodomy with a child under the age of 16 and indecent acts, in violation of Articles 125 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 925, 934 (1994) [hereinafter UCMJ]. He was sentenced to confinement for 90 days, forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 3 months,1 reduction to pay grade E-l, and a bad-conduct discharge. The convening authority approved the sentence and, except for the punitive discharge, ordered it executed. The appellant…