United States v. Underwood

Opinion of the Court

ROBERT E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

On this appeal the accused challenges the legal effect of certain actions taken by the board of review in the consideration of his case.

Before a general court-martial, the accused pleaded not guilty to six specifications of issuing a check with intent to deceive, and thereafter failing to maintain funds in the bank for payment of the check on presentment. All specifications were charged as a violation of Article 133, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 933, which proscribes conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. The accused was…