CreatorTitleDescriptionPublication NumberOrganizationPublication DateEffective DateExpiration DateUploaded On
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V WIMETT - UNPUBLISHEDAppellant was tried by special court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of one specification of wrongful disposition of military property, in violation of Article 108, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and three specifications of larceny, in violation of Article 121, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for three months, and reduction to E-2. The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged but suspended all confinement for one year from the date the sentence was adjudged, pursuant to the terms of the pretrial agreement.Docket No. 1258Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals8/15/20078/15/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V LIND - UNPUBLISHEDThis case was previously decided by this Court on 31 January 2007. The Court found, in part, that although Appellant failed to show that he was unrepresented by his trial defense counsel during any portion of the post-trial phase of the case, his defense counsel was deficient in failing to contact Appellant regarding clemency. As a result, the Court granted relief.Docket No. 1228Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals9/7/20079/7/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsMORTON V CAPT JUDGE ORDERPetitioner, who is undergoing trial by court-martial, has filed a petition for extraordinary relief styled as a request for relief in the nature of a writ of mandamus or, in the alternative, a writ of prohibition. He seeks a stay of proceedings pending further action by this Court. He seeks a writ of mandamus directing the trial judge to grant funding for a defense investigator, compel depositions for certain witnesses, suppress the testimony of certain other witnesses, and compel the production of a complainant’s diary, or, in the alternative, to prohibit the trial from going forward until the requested relief has been granted. Petitioner also requests the appointment of appellate defense counsel to assist his civilian counsel. Petitioner also filed a Motion to Amend Brief in Support of Petition and Motion to Amend Petition on 7 September 2007. It is, by the Court, this 18th day of September, 2007,MISC. DOCKET N0. 003-07Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals9/18/20079/18/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V ARNOLD - UNPUBLISHEDAppellant was tried by general court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of two specifications of violating 18 U.S.C. 2251(a) by producing child pornography and one specification of wrongfully and knowingly possessing child pornography, all in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for seventy-eight months, and reduction to E-1. The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged but suspended all confinement in excess of forty-eight months for twelve months from the date of the Convening Authority’s action, pursuant to the terms of the pretrial agreement.Docket No. 1257Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals9/19/20079/19/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V ODONNELL - 65 MJ 795Appellant was tried by general court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of one specification of larceny, in violation of Article 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The military judge sentenced Appellant to a dismissal, confinement for fifteen months, and a reprimand. The Convening Authority approved only so much of the sentence as includes a reprimand and confinement for fifteen months, but suspended confinement in excess of twelve months for a period of twelve months from the date of the Convening Authority’s action, pursuant to the terms of the pretrial agreement.Docket No. 1250Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals10/11/200710/11/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsMCGARRY V CAPT KULISCH ET AL ORDERAccording to the petition, Petitioner was tried on 2-5 October 2007 at Boston, Massachusetts, by a special court-martial convened by Commander, First Coast Guard District. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of four specifications of maltreatment, of causing a false official statement to be made, and of using reproachful words. The court sentenced Petitioner to confinement for one month, reduction to E-3, forfeiture of two-thirds of all pay and allowances for two months, and a reprimand. Detailed defense counsel submitted a request to defer confinement to the Convening Authority on 5 October 2007, which was denied. Petitioner has filed a petition for extraordinary relief in the nature of a writ of habeas corpus. He argues that he is currently illegally confined by virtue of erroneous rulings by the military judge prohibiting the defense from arguing an accusing witness’s character for untruthfulness under M.R.E. 608(b) and 608(c). Therefore, Petitioner requests that this Court issue a writ of habeas corpus ordering his immediate release from confinement. It is, by the Court, this 12th day of October, 2007,MISC. DOCKET N0. 001-08Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals10/12/200710/12/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V STELLON - 65 MJ 802Appellant was tried by general court-martial composed of members. Contrary to his pleas, he was convicted of one specification of rape, in violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The court sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for five years, and reduction to E-1. The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged and suspended confinement in excess of fifty-seven months for thirty months from the date of his action. He also credited fourteen days of confinement in accordance with United States v. Allen, 17 M.J. 126 (C.M.A. 1984).Docket No. 1264Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals10/25/200710/25/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V DEROV - UNPUBLISHEDAppellant was tried by special court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of one specification of unauthorized absence, in violation of Article 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and one specification of wrongfully using marijuana, in violation of Article 112a, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of $800.00 per month for four months, reduction to E-1, and confinement for ninety days, which he credited with eighty-seven days of pretrial confinement pursuant to United States v. Allen, 17 M.J. 126 (C.M.A. 1984). The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged and ordered it to be executed. The pretrial agreement had no effect on the sentence.Docket No. 1265Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals11/13/200711/13/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsTUSCAN V UNITED STATES (WRIT) ORDEROn 16 November 2007, Respondent filed its Answer to the Court’s Order to Show Cause with a Motion to Attach the statement of CDR Daniel Spagone, USN, Executive Officer, Naval Consolidated Brig (NAVCONBRIG), Charleston, South Carolina, dated 14 November 2007. Respondent apparently became aware of a document regarding the investigation of Petitioner’s complaint by NAVCONBRIG Charleston, and the next day filed a Motion to Attach the Report of Investigation memo, dated 26 October 2007, from NAVCONBRIG Charleston Command Investigations to the Commanding Officer. Petitioner filed his reply on 21 November 2007 with a Motion to Attach Appendix C, which consists of a statement of Gary M. Tuscan dated 16 November 2007; a Request for Interview (DD Form 510) with attached statement dated 6 October 2007; a letter from Gary M. Tuscan to LT Robert M. Pirone, USCG, dated 12 November 2007; a Report of Investigation memo dated 26 October 2007; and a letter from Gary M. Tuscan to LT Pirone dated 1 November 2007. It is undisputed that Petitioner has not filed a complaint under Article 138, UCMJ. Seeing no justification to relieve Petitioner of the requirement to do so, it is, by the Court, this 23rd day of November 2007,MISC. DOCKET NO. 002-08Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals11/23/200711/23/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V BRIDGES - 65 MJ 531Appellant was tried by a special court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of the following offenses: two specifications of insubordinate conduct toward a superior petty officer, in violation of Article 91, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); one specification of wrongfully using marijuana, one specification of wrongfully using cocaine, and one specification of wrongfully using Xanax (Alprazolam), a Schedule IV controlled substance, all in violation of Article 112a, UCMJ; and one specification of breaking restriction, in violation of Article 134, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to E-1, and confinement for 120 days, against which he ordered credit for 104 days of pretrial confinement pursuant to United States v. Allen, 17 M.J. 126 (C.M.A. 1984). The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged and applied the Allen credit against the approved confinement, but did not order the sentence executed. The pretrial agreement did not affect the sentence.Docket No. 1233Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals5/18/20075/18/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V VANTERPOOL - 65 MJ 669Appellant was tried by general court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of one specification of assault, in violation of Article 128, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for sixteen months, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to E-2. The sentence was unaffected by the pretrial agreement, and the Convening Authority approved it as adjudged.Docket No. 1255Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals7/2/20077/20/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V HEDLUND - UNPUBLISHEDAppellant was tried by special court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of nine specifications of use, three specifications of distribution, and one specification of introduction to a military vessel of various illegal drugs, all in violation of Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); four specifications of larceny, in violation of Article 121, UCMJ; one specification of attempted larceny, in violation of Article 80, UCMJ; two specifications of forgery, in violation of Article 123, UCMJ; one specification of unauthorized absence terminated by apprehension, in violation of Article 86, UCMJ; and one specification of missing movement, in violation of Article 87, UCMJ.Docket No. 1261Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals7/11/20077/11/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V BICKLE (MERITS)Appellant was tried by general court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of one specification of violating 18 U.S.C. § 1462 by knowingly using or causing to be used an interactive computer service for carriage of obscene materials in interstate or foreign commerce, two specifications of violating 18 U.S.C. § 2252A by knowingly receiving visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct that had been transported in interstate or foreign commerce, and one specification of violating 18 U.S.C. § 2252A by knowingly possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, all in violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad conduct discharge, confinement for twenty-nine months, and reduction to E-1. The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged and suspended confinement in excess of eighteen months for a period of twelve months from the date Appellant is released from confinement, pursuant to the terms of the pretrial agreement.Docket No. 1269Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals1/31/20071/31/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V CORDERO (MERITS)Appellant was tried by special court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of one specification of being absent without leave, in violation of Article 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); and two specifications of wrongful use of marijuana, a Schedule I controlled substance, and two specifications of wrongful use of cocaine, a Schedule I controlled substance, all in violation of Article 112a, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for sixty days, and reduction to E-1. The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged. The pretrial agreement had no effect on the sentence.Docket No. 1270Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals1/31/20071/31/200710/30/2017
Coast Guard Court of Criminal AppealsUNITED STATES V GORMLEY - 64 MJ 617Appellant was tried by special court-martial, military judge alone. Pursuant to his pleas of guilty, entered in accordance with a pretrial agreement, Appellant was convicted of the following offenses: two specifications of unauthorized absence, in violation of Article 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); and two specifications of wrongfully using marijuana, two specifications of wrongfully introducing marijuana onto an installation used by the armed forces or under the control of the armed forces, two specifications of wrongfully using methamphetamine, and one specification of wrongfully introducing methamphetamine onto an installation used by the armed forces or under the control of the armed forces, all in violation of Article 112a, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced Appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for ninety days, and forfeiture of $795 per month for three months. The Convening Authority approved the sentence as adjudged and credited seventy-three days of confinement in accordance with United States v. Allen, 17 M.J. 126 (C.M.A. 1984). The pretrial agreement had no effect on the sentence.Docket No. 1230Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals1/31/20071/31/200710/30/2017
Page 10 of 34

Oral Arguments


Pursuant to U.S. Department of Defense Standard carrying out Article 140a, Uniform Code of Military Justice [10 U.S.C. s. 940a] (revised, January 2025), an audio recording of an oral argument will typically be made publicly accessible. Audio recordings for oral arguments after the effective date of this new rule (January 2025) are below. As part of this requirement, a military service provides a mechanism by which a written transcript may be made available upon request. Contact HQS-DG-LST-CG-LMJ@uscg.mil with the reason for the request. 

 

Parties Docket Audio File Date
U.S. v. Ray 1498 MP3 2025/05/13
U.S. v. Kelley 1495 MP3 2025/03/26