United States v. Thompson

Chief Judge EFFRON

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The military judge presiding at Appellant’s general court-martial granted Appellant’s motion to dismiss the charges with prejudice, citing a violation of Appellant’s speedy trial rights under Article 10, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. § 810 (2006). The Government appealed that decision to the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals under Article 62, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 862 (2006). The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the military judge and remanded the case for further proceedings on the reinstated charges before…