United States v. Bush

DECISION

KASTL, Judge:

Tried for various drug-related offenses in violation of Articles 92 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 92 and 934, the accused was found guilty by a special court-martial consisting of members. His sentence extends to a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for six months, and forfeiture of $334.00 per month for six months.

On appeal, he alleges three prejudicial errors: denial of a defense challenge to a court member exhibiting “an inelastic attitude” regarding sentence; admission during sentencing of Article 15 punishments and a letter of…