United States v. Niles

Opinion of the Court

SENTELLE, Circuit Judge:1

On February 16, 1992, appellant, a member of the California National Guard on active duty in Title 10 status, was tried by a general court-martial composed of members at Fort Clayton, Panama. He was convicted, contrary to his pleas, of making a false official statement, conduct unbecoming an officer (3 specifications), and indecent assault, in violation of Articles 107, 133, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 907, 933, and 934, respectively. Two days before commencement of this trial, the Additional Charge and its specification…