- Article 89, UCMJ, makes no distinction between disrespect in language or deportment, and all the circumstances of a case can be considered in determining whether disrespectful behavior in violation of Article 89 has occurred; prosecution may show that language was disrespectful under all the circumstances, including demeanor and deportment
- the context and manner in which words were spoken may be considered by a reviewing court even though the appellant was charged only with being disrespectful in language, and not in language and deportment
CAAF Opinion Digest · III.A.13 · Crimes Pre-2019 offenses
Article 89 - Disrespect Toward a Superior Commissioned Officer
Offenses committed before 1 January 2019 (pre-2016 amendment) — opinions from the 1999 through 2020 Terms of Court.
1 digested opinion, 2000–2000 Terms
Toward a superior commissioned officer
2000
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