United States v. Yates

Opinion of the Court

SULLIVAN, Judge:

On October 27 and 28, 1986, the accused was tried by a general court-martial composed of members at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of adultery and false swearing, in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 934. He was sentenced to a dismissal. The convening authority commuted the dismissal to forfeiture of $2,000 pay per month for 12 months. The Court of Military Review subsequently set aside the findings of guilty and the sentence and ordered “[ajnother trial.” 1 25 MJ 582 (1987).

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