United States v. Wakeman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Tried by a military judge sitting as a general court-martial, appellant was convicted, pursuant to his pleas, of signing a false official record and unauthorized sale of military property (three specifications) in violation of Articles 107 and 108, respectively, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 907 and 908 (1982). The ad*645judged sentence of dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private El was approved by the convening authority.

Appellant asserts his court-martial lacked jurisdiction because the charges were not properly…