United States v. Cuento

PRICE, Senior Judge:

Based on mixed pleas, the appellant was convicted by a general court-martial of assault and battery upon a child (M) under 16 years of age and two specifications of indecent acts with a child (J) under 16 years of age, in violation of Articles 128 and 184, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 928 and 934.1 A panel consisting of officer and enlisted members sentenced the appellant to confinement for four years and a dishonorable discharge. The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged, then waived automatic forfeitures in favor of the appellant’s…