United States v. Mackie

We grant review of this case to clarify that even after an initial appellate court decision, the Moreno standard for speedy post-trial review is still applicable as the case continues through the appellate process. 1 See United States v. Moreno, 63 M.J. 129, 142 (C.A.A.F.2006). However, we conclude that the post-trial delay was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. United States v. Allison, 63 M.J. 365, 371 (C.A.A.F.2006).

Mackie was tried and convicted, pursuant to his pleas, at a special court-martial by military judge alone on September 2, 2006. 2 On September 24, 2007, the United States Air…