United States v. Nixon

OPINION OF THE COURT

FOREMAN, Judge:

Before a general court-martial composed of officer members, the appellant pleaded guilty to possession and use of marihuana; possession, use and distribution of cocaine; and conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine and marihuana, in violation of Articles 112a and 81 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 912a and 881 (1982 & Supp.) [hereinafter UCMJ]. He was convicted in accordance with his pleas and sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for four years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to the grade of…