United States v. Smauley

LAWRENCE, Judge:

Appellant pled guilty to attempted carnal knowledge, carnal knowledge, and indecent acts upon a female under the age of 16 years, in violation of Articles 80, 120, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. §§ 880, 920, and 934. He was sentenced by the military judge to confinement for 5 years, forfeiture of $300.00 pay per month for 60 months, reduction to pay grade E-l, and a dishonorable discharge. The convening authority approved the sentence.

After receipt of the briefs of the parties, we specified the issue1 whether appellant’s responses during the…