Error of law; lesser included offense (a) A finding or sentence of a court-martial may not be held incorrect on the ground of an error of law unless the error materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused. United States Navy Regulations, 1948 - Page 16by United States. Navy Dept - 1948Full view - About this book
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...Error of law; lesser included offense (article 59) (a) A finding or sentence of a court-martial shall not be held incorrect on the ground of an error of...the finding as includes a lesser included offense. May 5, 1950, c. 169, § 1, 64 Stat. 127. § 647. Initial action on the record (article 60) After every... | |
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