United States v. Mahler

ROLPH, Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted the appellant, contrary to Ms pleas, of assault consummated by a battery upon Kade MaMer, Ms 17-day-old son by burning him on the back with a hot object, and of murdering Ms son by engaging in inherently dangerous acts (forcefully shaking and strikmg Ms son with Ms hands), in violation of Articles 128 and *560118(3), Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 928 and 918(3)(1998)[hereinafter UCMJ].1 The members sentenced the appellant to life in prison, a dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures of…