United States v. Williams

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

R.C.M. 1001(b)(2) allows the prosecution to present, during the sentencing phase of the trial, personnel records of the accused that reflect his past military efficiency, conduct, performance and history. Letters of reprimand fall within this category.

The events supporting the appellant’s claim that the trial judge erred in admitting a Letter of Reprimand given him on 4 May 1988, for using cocaine on 9 March 1988, are not disputed. The appellant was scheduled to be tried by general court-martial on 6 May 1988, for a single allegation of cocaine use occurring in…