Pennsylvania § 5906 - Approval by convening authority.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5906 — Approval by convening authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5906. Approval by convening authority.
In acting on the findings and sentence of a court-martial, the convening authority shall approve only such findings of guilty, and the sentence or such part or amount of the sentence as the convening authority finds correct in law and fact and as he in his discretion determines should be approved. Unless the convening authority indicates otherwise, approval of the sentence shall constitute approval of the findings and sentence.
Cross References. Section 5906 is referred to in sections 5912, 5918 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5906
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5906 cover?
Section 5906 ("Approval by convening authority.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5906?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5906" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5906 apply to my situation?
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