United States v. Russell

Opinion of the Court

PERRY, Judge:

The appellant was convicted by a general court-martial of an unauthorized absence, larceny (nine specifications), and making fraudulent claims (seven specifications) in violation of Articles 86, 121, and 132, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 886, 921, and 932. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for 5 years, and total forfeitures.1 The United States Army Court of Military Review has affirmed. United States v. Russell, CM 432734 (A.C.M.R. Dec. 4, 1975). We granted review to consider the appellant’s claim that…