United States v. Lewis

OPINION OF THE COURT

HAESSIG, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted by a general court-martial com*760posed of officer and enlisted members of attempted rape and breaking restriction in violation of Articles 80 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 880 and 934 (1982) [hereinafter UCMJ]. His approved sentence provides for a dishonorable discharge, confinement for eight years, total forfeitures, and reduction to Private E1.1

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Facts

The appellant was apprehended the morning after an allegation of rape had been lodged against him, and was taken to the Fort Devens,…