United States v. Hudson

Opinion of the Court

COX, Chief Judge:

On March 25 and 26, 1992, appellant was tried by a general court-martial, which included enlisted members, at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California. Following acceptance of a negotiated plea, he was found guilty of rape (3 specifications), sodomy with a child, and taking indecent liberties with a child, in violation of Articles 120, 125, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 920, 925, and 934, respectively. Appellant’s sentence included 10 years’ confinement and a dishonorable discharge.

The record of trial was authenticated on June…