United States v. Cowan

DeCICCO, Judge:

Appellant was charged with the unpremeditated murder of another sailor in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 918. Contrary to his pleas, a general court-martial composed of officer members convicted him of the lesser included offense of involuntary manslaughter in violation of Article 119, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 919 and sentenced him to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 3 years, reduction to pay grade E-l and forfeiture of $753.90 pay per month for 24 months.1 The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged. Upon initial…