United States v. Sweet

Opinion of the Court

CRAWFORD, Judge:

Pursuant to his pleas, appellant was found guilty of committing indecent acts with a child (2 specifications), in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 934. He was sentenced to dismissal, 9 months’ confinement, and total forfeitures. The convening authority approved the sentence but pursuant to a pretrial agreement suspended confinement in excess of 6 months. The Court of Military Review1 affirmed the findings and sentence. 38 MJ 583 (1993) (en banc). Upon a defense request, the following issue was certified2:

WHETHER THE…