United States v. Lavine

DECISION

ARROWOOD, Senior Judge:

Having been tried for larceny and a violation of a general regulation by importing a tax-exempt car into the Philippines for a purpose other than to meet his reasonable anticipated needs, violations of Articles 121 and 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice, the accused was found guilty only as to violating the general regulation.

Appellate defense counsel assert that the facts do not support the findings of guilty. We disagree.

The evidence clearly shows that in April 1979, the accused imported a $12,000.00 car into the Philippines. It further reveals that as a…