United States v. Bergen

Opinion of the Court

Robert E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

The accused was convicted of a violation of a general order prohibiting the use of a central nervous system stimulant, such as ephedrine and its related compounds. His conviction and sentence which includes a dishonorable discharge was affirmed by intermediate authorities. The accused appeals to this Court. Two errors are assigned for our consideration. The first concerns the admissibility of certain answers by a witness testifying by written deposition. The second relates to the law officer’s instructions on ignorance of fact as a defense.

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