United States v. Williams

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, Williams was convicted by general court-martial of one specification of wrongful use of cocaine, a violation of Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 912a. The members sentenced appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 9 months, “to forfeit $150.00 of your pay for nine months,” and reduction to pay grade E-3. On the recommendation of his staff judge advocate, the convening authority approved the sentence, specifically approving “forfeiture of $150.00 per month for one month.” The Court of Military…