United States v. Bragg

DECISION

RIVES, Judge:

The appellant was confined for over two months by civilian authorities, then continued in pretrial restraint by the military until his court-martial convened. He argues that he was denied a speedy trial because he served a total of more than 120 days of restraint. R.C.M. 707. We disagree and affirm.

In September 1989, the appellant was apprehended by a West Virginia state trooper because of a civilian felony warrant and also because he was listed as a deserter from the Air Force. He remained in civilian confinement for a total of 66 days. After being released to military…