United States v. Cobb

Opinion of the Court

ROBERT E. Quinn, Chief Judge.

The accused was convicted by general court-martial in Japan of involuntary manslaughter in violation of Article 119 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 713. In substance, the evidence showed that the accused, who was slightly intoxicated and driving a six by six Army truck, lost control of the truck while making a turn, left the road, and' hit and killed an airman who had just crossed the intersection. The accused was neither licensed nor authorized to, drive the truck, in question. Witnesses testified that the accused was driving…