Legal Opinion

United States v. Freeman

U S Air Force Court of Military Review

Decided November 16, 1989No. ACM S28117PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

DECISION

BLOMMERS, Senior Judge:

This case. presents an issue under the rule established by the United States Court of Military Appeals regarding admissibility of testimony under R.C.M. 1001(b)(5). United States v. Ohrt, 28 M.J. 301 (C.M.A.1989). During the presentencing portion of the trial, prior to presentation of evidence by the defense, the prosecution called the appellant’s squadron section commander. The commander’s testimony about his knowledge of the appellant met the foundation requirement of Ohrt, though barely.1 Based upon this knowledge, the commander then testified as to how he…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. United States v. SalesUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1986
  2. United States v. OhrtUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1989
  3. United States v. HornerUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1986
  4. United States v. CraigUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1989
  5. United States v. AntonitisUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1989

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. United States v. WolfeU.S. Army Court of Military Review · 1990
  2. United States v. ShepherdU S Air Force Court of Military Review · 1990
  3. United States v. ThomasU.S. Army Court of Military Review · 1990
  4. United States v. BishUnited States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals · 2001
  5. United States v. DiamondU S Air Force Court of Military Review · 1990

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