United States v. Eby

Opinion of the Court

CRAWFORD, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted at Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington, of premeditated murder of his wife, in violation of Article 118(1), Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 918(1). Appellant was sentenced to dishonorable discharge, confinement for life, total forfeitures, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Acting pursuant to a pretrial agreement that allowed appellant to plead guilty to unpremeditated murder but also allowed the Government to prove the premeditation required for the charged offense, the convening…