Section 112 – Paralegal

Question 1

The authority of convening authorities to refer cases to trial and approve plea agreements extends only to trials by court-martial IAW R.C.M?

Answer 1

705, Manual for Courts-Martial 2019

Question 2

What type of immunity is ordinarily granted only when testimony or other information from the person is necessary to the public interest, including the needs of good order and discipline, and when the person has refused or is likely to refuse to testify or provide other information on the basis of the privilege against self-incrimination.?

Answer 2

Testimonial immunity, R.C.M. 704, Manual for Courts-Martial 2019

Question 3

Which U.C.M.J. Article was at the center of U.S. v. Moreno 63 MJ 129, that the court found was violated?

Answer 3

ART. 25, Manual for Courts-Martial 2019

Question 4

Due process entitles convicted servicemembers to a timely review and appeal of court-martial convictions. In the case of U.S. v Moreno, how many days of unreasonable delay were reviewed by CAAF?

Answer 4

1,688 days, U.S. v. Moreno 63 MJ 129

Question 5

TRUE/FALSE Suspension after entry of judgment. The commander of the accused who has the authority to convene a court-martial of the type that imposed the sentence on the accused may suspend any part of the unexecuted part of any sentence except a sentence of death, dishonorable discharge, bad-conduct discharge, dismissal, or confinement for more than six months.

Answer 5

True