United States v. Rivera

Opinion

FLETCHER, Chief Judge:

The appellant was convicted by a general court-martial of larceny and possession of heroin in violation of Articles 121 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 921 and 934, respectively. The findings and sentence to confinement at hard labor for twelve months, forfeitures of $200.00 pay per month for twelve months, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade were approved by the convening authority and the United States Air Force Court of Military Review. We granted review to determine whether the heroin seized was the product of an unlawful search,…