United States v. Woolheater

Opinion of the Court

CRAWFORD, Judge:

After 5 hours of deliberations, the members convicted appellant of arson, in violation of Article 126, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 926. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 12 months, total forfeitures, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged, and the Court of Military Review affirmed the findings and the approved sentence. We granted review on the following issue:

WHETHER THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS COURT OF MILITARY REVIEW DENIED APPELLANT A FAIR TRIAL BY…