United States v. Hohman

The present case involves a government appeal of an interlocutory ruling by the military judge abating the proceedings in the court-martial of Sergeant Caleb P. Hohman. See Article 62, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 862 (2006). The pending charges include violation of a lawful general order, dereliction of duty, and involuntary manslaughter in violation of Articles 92 and 119, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. §§ 892, 919 (2006). The primary issue on appeal concerns the status of Captain (Capt) Robert F. Muth, United States Marine Corps Reserve, as detailed military defense counsel under…