United States v. Harris

Judge BAKER

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Appellant, a Yeoman Seaman (E-3) in the United States Navy, was convicted, contrary to his pleas, of two specifications each of larceny and forging checks with the intent to defraud, violations of Articles 121 and 123, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 921 and 923, respectively. A military judge sitting as a special court-martial sentenced appellant to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for 100 days, a fine of $1,000, and reduction to pay grade E-l. The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged. The Court of Criminal…