United States v. Phillips

Opinion of the Court

Darden, Chief Judge:

Before this Court, the accused contends the court-martial that tried him lacked jurisdiction because of the improper and unauthorized presence of counsel.

The charges against accused were referred to trial before a general court-martial appointed by the Commanding Genera], 3d Marine Aircraft Wing. The appointing order named several trial counsel, including Captain James H. Holloman, Jr. At the trial, the defense counsel announced the accused would be defended by himself and by Captain Holloman as associate defense counsel. Trial counsel declared that the…