United States v. Scott

KERCHEVAL, Judge:

Appellant, contrary to his pleas, was convicted of premeditated murder, in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 918, at a general court-martial before members. He was sentenced to confinement at hard labor for the remainder of his natural life, total forfeitures, reduction to pay grade E-l, and a dishonorable discharge. The convening authority approved the findings and sentence as adjudged.

Appellant asserts seven assignments of error before this Court. We agree with Assignment of Error VII, but reject the other assignments. The first…