United States v. Norris

Opinion of the Court

Robert E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

The accused, charged with larceny in violation of Article 121 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 U. S. C. § 715, pleaded guilty to “taking without authority” in violation of Ar-*238tide 134, 50 U. S. C. §728. At the condusion of the trial, the law officer advised the court that the accused could not be found guilty of any offense other than larceny or wrongful appropriation. The court found him guilty of wrongful appropriation and sentenced him to dishonorable discharge, total forfeiture of pay and confinement for one year. The convening…