United States v. Riddle

It appears that both parties and the military judge assumed that, if appellant was lawfully married under the laws of South Carolina, it would have something to do with the outcome of this case. It would not.

Appellant was charged, inter alia, with stealing monies from the United States Government. Art. 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 921. In pertinent part, that statute provides:(a) Any person subject to this chapter who wrongfully takes, obtains, or withholds, by any means, from the possession of the owner or of any other person any money, personal property, or article of…