United States v. Smiley

DECISION

SNYDER, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the accused stands convicted of the transfer of cocaine and possession, use, and transfer of marihuana. His sentence extends to a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for three years and accessory penalties. He has submitted five assignments of error, only one of which will be discussed. We affirm.

Appellate defense counsel aver that the general court-martial which tried the accused was without authority to do so. We disagree.

*791As a result of challenges for cause and peremptory challenges, the court was reduced below its jurisdictional…