United States v. Thomas

Opinion of the Court

SULLIVAN, Chief Judge:

During September of 1991, appellant was tried by officer and enlisted members in a *253special court-martial at Iwakuni, Japan. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of wrongful use of marijuana, in violation of Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 912a. He was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of $250.00 pay per month for 1 month, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. On February 20, 1992, the convening authority approved the sentence. On November 18, 1992, the Court of Military Review affirmed the findings…