United States v. Sumter

OPINION OF THE COURT

CARNE, Senior Judge:

Contrary to his pleas the appellant was convicted by a special court-martial with members of aggravated assault by cutting his victim on the arm with a straight razor, in violation of Article 128, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 928. The sentence, as approved by the convening authority, is to be discharged from the service with a bad-conduct discharge.

Counsel for the appellant assert that the military judge abused his discretion by granting the government’s challenge for cause against Court Member Hernandez. We do not agree.

During…