United States v. Woods

DECISION

HERMAN, Judge:

Joinder of a seven day absence without leave with four specifications of violating a general regulation controlling the purchase of duty free merchandise in an overseas area is alleged to contravene paragraph 26c, Manual for Courts-Martial, 1969 (Rev.), by combining a minor offense with serious offenses. We find no error, since, in this context, a seven day absence is not a minor offense.

In four specifications alleging violations of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice, the accused was charged with purchasing two turntables, four television sets, three stereo…