United States v. Mason

Opinion

Duncan, Judge:

Consideration of the granted issues calls for our examination of two most significant questions: (1) The right of an accused to a speedy trial, and (2) the right of an accused in confinement to consult with counsel after request. The appellant urges that his lawful right to each was denied and that all charges should have been dismissed.

Mason was charged with attempted murder, being off limits, resisting apprehension, assaulting a military policeman with a dangerous weapon, wrongfully discharging a firearm, and an additional charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, in…