United States v. Greska

Contrary to his pleas the appellant was found guilty of conspiracy to commit larceny and burglary, larceny, and burglary in violation of Articles 81, 121 and 129, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. §§ 881, 921, 929. He was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge and confinement for 6 months. On appeal he raises four issues:

I. WHETHER THE MILITARY JUDGE ERRED WHEN SHE PERMITTED THE TRIAL COUNSEL TO REPEATEDLY ARGUE TO THE MEMBERS THAT A BAD-CONDUCT DISCHARGE WAS WARRANTED IN ORDER TO DISTINGUISH HIS SERVICE FROM THOSE WHO SERVED HONORABLY.

II. WHETHER THE AIR FORCE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS’ ORDER THAT APPELLATE…