United States v. Williams

OPINION OF THE COURT

FOREMAN, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted of robbery and absence without authority, in violation of Articles 122 and 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U. S.C. §§ 922 and 886 (1976). His sentence was to a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for nine months, and total forfeitures. The convening authority approved the sentence.

The appellant contends that he was denied a speedy trial. See United States v. Burton, 21 U.S.C.M.A. 112, 44 C.M.R. 166 (1971). On 23 June 1980, the appellant terminated an absence without authority by…