Legal Opinion
United States v. Donnelly
United States Court of Military Appeals
Decided May 10, 1982No. 40,149; ACM 22668PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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FLETCHER, Judge:
During the sentencing portion of appellant’s general court-martial,1 his defense counsel called a number of character witnesses. One such witness was appellant’s immediate duty supervisor. He testified on direct examination concerning appellant’s outstanding character. He also stated that appellant would be a good candidate for rehabilitation and should be retained in the Air Force despite the offenses for which he had been convicted. The witness’ opinions were based upon his own observations and the reputation of appellant within his duty section.
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2Cases cited10 opinions
- Michelson v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
- United States v. MontgomeryUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1970
- United States v. MathewsUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1979
- United States v. BolesUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1981
- United States v. LincolnUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1967
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- United States v. NixonU.S. Army Court of Military Review · 1983
- United States v. KitchingU S Air Force Court of Military Review · 1986
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