United States v. Roberts

BYRNE, Judge:

We have joined these cases together for review purposes because the facts that relate to the issues are the same.

*672RONALD KENNETH ROBERTS NMCM No. 812916

457 19 1308

Seaman Apprentice (E-2)

U. S. Navy

and

SUSAN LYNN SUTEK NMCM No. 81 3121

261 61 7001

Interior Communications Fireman Apprentice (EL-2)

U. S. Navy

Fireman Apprentice Sutek and her husband, Seaman Apprentice Roberts, were both tried by separate special courts-martial for unauthorized absences that began on 20-21 February 1980 and terminated on 19 November 1980. Both were tried by military judge sitting alone.

Fireman Apprentice…