United States v. Church

Opinion of the Court

COX, Judge:

A general court-martial comprised of officer and enlisted members convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of attempted premeditated murder, in violation of Article 80, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 880. The court-martial sentenced appellant to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 10 years, total forfeitures, and reduction to airman basic. The convening authority approved the sentence, and the Court of Military Review affirmed. 29 MJ 679 (1989).

We granted review of this issue:

WHETHER THE MILITARY JUDGE ERRED IN DENYING TRIAL DEFENSE…