United States v. Long

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

The appellant, who had been drinking, was the driver of a vehicle that collided with an oncoming automobile. The collision caused the death of his passenger and serious injuries to the occupants of the other car. Under the terms of a pretrial agreement he plead guilty to negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated resulting in personal injuries. The approved sentence extends to a bad conduct discharge, 24 months confinement and reduction to airman basic.

I

Appellate defense counsel initially contend that the negligent homicide conviction alleged under Article…