§ 5901. Error of law; lesser included offense.
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§ 5901. Error of law; lesser included offense.
(a)Error of law.-- A finding or sentence of a court-martial shall not be held incorrect on the grounds of an error of law unless the error materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused.
(b)Approval of lesser offense.-- Any reviewing authority with the power to approve or affirm a finding of guilty may approve or affirm so much of the finding as includes a lesser included offense.
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