United States v. Grooters

Opinion of the Court

GIERKE, Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of attempted murder, in violation of Article 80, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 880. He was acquitted of charges of aggravated arson and larceny, in violation of Articles 126 and 121, UCMJ, 10 USC §§ 926 and 921, respectively. Appellant was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 4 years, total forfeitures, and reduction to Private E-l. The convening authority approved the sentence except for confinement exceeding 36 months.…