Legal Opinion
United States v. Spriggs
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Decided February 17, 2000No. 98-0940/ARPublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Judge EFFRON
delivered the opinion of the Court.
A general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of wrongful distribution of marijuana (3 specifications), dereliction of duty, adultery (2 specifications), and solicitation to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Articles 112a, 92, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 912a, 892, and 934, respectively. Appellant was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 15 years and 6 months, total forfeitures, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The…
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