United States v. Mills

OPINION OF THE COURT

DRIBBEN, Judge:

This case is before us for mandatory review pursuant to Article 66, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 866.

Specialist Five Steven Mills, contrary to his pleas, was convicted by a general court-martial with members of attempted sale of heroin, escape from custody, and possession of five pounds of marihuana. These offenses were charged as violations of Articles 80, 95, and 134, UCMJ, respectively, 10 U.S.C. §§ 880, 895, and 934. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for eight years, forfeiture of $300 per…