United States v. Miller

OPINION OF THE COURT

COOK, Judge:

We are asked by certificate to determine the legality of a search of accused’s field jacket which had been left in another’s automobile. 10 M.J. 119. We hold that the search was legal and reverse the contrary holding of the Court of Military Review.

On March 2, 1979, First Sergeant Deetz was approached by a Marine who told him that there was marihuana in room 302 of *76Barracks 255. Sergeant Deetz knew the informant was a member of his organization who previously had provided reliable information which had led to arrests and convictions. The sergeant passed the…