United States v. McDonald

Opinion of the Court

GEORGE W. LatimeR, Judge:

This case is before us on a certificate of The Judge Advocate General of the Navy pursuant to Article 67(b)(2), Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 654. The issue involved is of little consequence to the accused as the board of review affirmed modified findings and sentence, and reduced the period of confinement by two months. However, because the opinion of the board of review is based on a possible misinterpretation of the law, there is an issue of importance to the Government.

The accused was charged and convicted of the crime of…