United States v. Lett

DECISION

ARROWOOD, Judge:

The accused was charged with murder in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 918. After instructions by the military judge as to the elements of that offense, lesser included offenses raised by the evidence, and the issue of self-defense, the court returned a finding of guilty of voluntary manslaughter, in violation of Article 119, 10 U.S.C. § 919. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for ten years, forfeiture of $250.00 per month-for ten years and reduction to airman basic.

Appellate defense counsel…