United States v. Kuchinsky

Opinion of the Court

Kilday, Judge:

The appellant was arraigned before a general court-martial convened at the U. S. Naval Base, Subic Bay, Philippines, charged with violating section 1001, Title 18, United States Code, by making a false writing and with two specifications of larceny, in violation of Articles 134 and 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 934 and 921, respectively. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and sentenced to dismissal and to a fine of $2,000.00. The convening authority approved the findings and sentence. However, a board of review modified the latter…