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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 38 - MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 2 - MILITARY AFFAIRS
ARTICLE 5 - CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
PART 9 - REVIEW OF COURTS-MARTIAL
§ 38-2-480 - Effect of error of law; lesser included offense
O.C.G.A. 38-2-480 (2010)38-2-480. Effect of error of law; lesser included offense
(a) A finding or sentence of a court-martial shall 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 so much of the findings as includes a lesser included offense.
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