United States v. Hall

Opinion of the Court

Homer FeRGUSON, Judge:

The accused was convicted of absence without leave (Charge I), breach of restriction (Charge II), and desertion (Charge III), in violation of Articles 86, 134, and 85, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 886, 934, and 885, respectively. The sentence, as approved by intermediate authorities, includes a dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures, confinement at hard labor for two years, and reduction to airman recruit.

The accused pleaded guilty to the unauthorized absence and breach of restriction but not guilty to the desertion. To support the…