United States v. Saintaude

OPINION OF THE COURT

HARVEY, Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officer members1 convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of rape, robbery (two specifications), adultery, and communication of a threat (three specifications), in violation of Articles 120, 122, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920, 922, and 934 [hereinafter UCMJ]. The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for forty-eight years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private El. The convening authority credited appellant with…