Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 10 : Section 859


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 859. Art. 59. 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.
      (b) Any reviewing authority with the power to approve or affirm a
    finding of guilty may approve or affirm, instead, so much of the
    finding as includes a lesser included offense.



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