United States v. Dillon

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

In May, 1980, appellant was tried by a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members and was convicted of unauthorized absence, involuntary manslaughter, and attempted use and transfer of cocaine, in violation of Articles 86, 119, and 80, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 886, 919, and 880, respectively. His sentence to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement, and forfeiture of $400.00 pay per month for 4 years was approved by the convening authority.

Initially, the United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Review held…