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United States v. Scofield

Citations

  • 33 M.J. 857
  • 1991 CMR LEXIS 1334
  • 1991 WL 226508

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  • holding that the defense of parental discipline will not lie when the parent uses force that creates a substantial likelihood of death, serious injury, disfigurement, or extreme pain

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Judges: Howell, Johnston, Military, Naughton

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