Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 174. Unlawful Influence.
(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty of unlawful influence when the person knowingly attempts through rank, command authority, threat, coercion, promise, personnel action, improper communication, or misuse of official power to dictate or improperly influence—
(i) a finding;
(ii) a sentence;
(iii) a judicial ruling;
(iv) a judgment; or
(v) an appellate determination.
(b) The offense is complete whether or not the attempted influence succeeds.
(c) Lawful advocacy, authorized appellate review, and administrative action unrelated to the desired outcome of a case do not constitute unlawful influence.
(d) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.