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United States v. Stiles

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided June 20, 1958No. 10,928PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

ROBERT E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

A special court-martial sentenced the accused to a bad-conduct discharge, partial forfeitures, and solitary confinement for one month. Intermediate appellate authorities affirmed. The Judge Advocate General of the Navy certified the case to this Court on the following question:

*385“Was the sentence as imposed by the court a legal sentence?”

Generally, courts-martial can “adjudge any punishment not forbidden by” the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Articles 18, 19 and 20, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 818, 819 and 820. Specifically, a…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. United States v. PridgeonSupreme Court of the United States · 1894
  2. United States v. WapplerUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1953
  3. United States v. VaughanUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1953
  4. United States v. WyattUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1953

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. United States v. SimpsonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1959
  2. United States v. VarnadoreUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1958
  3. United States v. WestUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1962
  4. United States v. DunnUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1958
  5. United States v. EvansNavy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals · 2001

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