United States v. Thomas

Opinion of the Court

CRAWFORD, Judge:

Appellant was tried by general court-martial before officer and enlisted members. Contrary to his’ pleas, appellant was found guilty of attempting to introduce cocaine onto a military installation, conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, and using cocaine, in violation of Articles 80, 81, and 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 880, 881, and 912a, respectively. Appellant was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 120 days, total forfeitures, and reduction to El. The…