In an interesting case -
United States v. Stevens, __ M.J. __, No. 201400330 (N-M. Ct. Crim. App. Nov. 10, 2105) The Navy-Marine
Corps Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that electronic media without a
tangible form do not fall within the definition of Article 121.
Basically, the accused pleaded guilty to using a stolen credit card to
steal an audiobook, music downloads, video games on his PlayStation, and
electronic currency for a video game.
The court found no further guidance in military case law on whether electronic
media as alleged would be the object of larceny under Article 121. This
seems to be a case the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is sure to hear.
-
Categories:
- Court of Criminal Appeals