United States v. Holt

Opinion of the Court

Robert E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

The accused pleaded guilty to several charges in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In due course the court-martial returned findings of guilty on all charges. Then, after deliberating in closed session for several minutes in regard to the sentence, it reopened and requested additional instructions from the law officer. The part of the proceedings which is important here is as follows:

“Pres : Is a dishonorable discharge required whenever a sentence of six months or greater is imposed?

“LO: A court shall not, by a single sentence…