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10 U.S.C. § 859

Title 10 Chapter 47 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 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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