United States v. Sponseller

DECISION

MILES, Judge:

In this case, we hold that the accused did not benefit from treaty provisions between the United States and Spain as to double jeopardy since proceedings against the accused before Spanish courts were not criminal trials.

Contrary to his pleas, accused was convicted of conspiracy to sell marijuana and possession, use and several sales of marijuana in violation of Articles 81 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 881 and 934.

In increasing amounts, the accused sold marijuana in the hashish form on 3 May, 14 May and 28 May, 1978 to undercover Air Force…