United States v. Amos

OPINION OF THE COURT

KENNETT, Judge:

Tried by a military judge sitting as a special courtmartial, appellant was convicted, pursuant to his pleas, of possessing and distributing marijuana, breaking restriction, and absence without leave, in violation of Articles 112a, 134, and 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter cited as UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. §§ 912a, 934, and 886 (1982 and Supp. I 1983), respectively. His sentence to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for four months, and forfeiture of $390.00 per month for four months was approved by the convening authority.

On appeal, appellant…