United States v. Price

OPINION OF THE COURT

GRAVELLE, Senior Judge:

The appellant was convicted in absentia by a general court-martial consisting of officer and enlisted members of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and aggravated assault in violation of Articles 81, 122, and 128, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. §§ 881, 922, and 928 (1988). The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence of a dishonorable discharge, confinement for eight years, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.

The issue before us in this case is whether Private Price was properly tried in absentia. We…