United States v. Turner

Opinion of the Court

CRAWFORD, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the accused was convicted of sodomy (2 specifications), assault consummated by a battery (6 specifications), committing indecent acts with a child under the age of 16 (2 specifications), and attempting to impede an investigation, in violation of Articles 125, 128, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 925, 928, and 934, respectively. The convening authority approved the sentence of dismissal and 9 years’ confinement. The Court of Criminal Appeals set aside the findings and sentence. 45 MJ 531. The following issues were…