United States v. Fluellen

Opinion of the Court

CRAWFORD, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, appellant was convicted by a general court-martial composed of officers and enlisted members of robbery, in violation of Article 122, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 922. The convening authority approved the sentence of a bad conduct discharge, 6 months’ confinement, *97partial forfeitures, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The Court of Military Review affirmed the findings and sentence in an unpublished opinion, 38 M.J. 184. We granted review of the following issue:

WHETHER APPELLANT WAS DENIED EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE…