United States v. Navarette

​This case has come before this Court for the second time. See United States v. Navarette, 79 M.J. 123 (C.A.A.F. 2019). During the lengthy appellate process, Appellant has sought a Rule for Courts-Martial [R.C.M.] 706 inquiry to investigate his mental status. Originally and upon remand from this Court, the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) found that Appellant failed to raise a substantial question as to his mental condition. We disagree and reverse.

Writes Senior Judge Stucky for three members of the court. Judges Maggs and Hardy dissented.