Soto-Galaviz v. Mukasey

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• holding testimony regarding commander’s opinion as to the type of punishment which should be adjudged for a particular crime improper: “[i]t would be ironic and absurd if R.C.M. 1001(b)(5
• a witness may not base his opinion solely on the offenses for which the accused has been convicted
• Testimony was “plainly based not upon any assessment of appellant’s character and potential, but upon the commander’s view of the severity of the offense. Such testimony is simply not helpful to the sentencing authority.”
• Testimony was “plainly based not upon any assessment of appellant’s character and potential, but upon the commander’s view of the severity of the offense. Such testimony is simply not helpful to the sentencing authority.”

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