United States v. Williams

Opinion of the Court

FERGUSON, Judge:

Tried by general court-martial, the accused was found guilty of attempted larceny, in violation of Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 80, 10 USC § 880, and assault with a dangerous weapon, in violation of Code, supra, Article 128, 10 USC § 928. He was sentenced to dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement at hard labor for two years. Intermediate appellate authorities affirmed, and we granted accused’s petition for review, specifying the following issue:

“Whether the law officer erred in denying the defense motion…