United States v. Bolden

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

In February 1986, Technical Sergeant Bolden was tried by a general court-martial with officer members at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of several drug offenses; 1 2larceny of more than $100.00; and conspiracy to commit larceny of more than $100.00, in violation of Articles 112a, 121, and 81, Uniform Code of Military Justice, *12810 USC §§ 912a, 921, and 881, respectively. The court-martial adjudged a sentence of dishonorable discharge, confinement for 7 years, total forfeitures, a fine of $5,000.00, and…