United States v. Johnson

OPINION OF THE COURT

WERNER, Judge:

On 4 November 1988, contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted by a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members of conspiracy to commit larceny, falsely signing official documents with intent to deceive, and larceny in violation of Articles 81, 107, and 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 881, 907, and 921 (1982) [hereinafter UCMJ].1 His approved sentence includes a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for two years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private El.

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Appellate defense counsel initially…