United States v. Sirles

DECISION

MILES, Judge:

Consistent with his pleas, the accused was convicted of wrongful appropriation and four larcenies in violation of Article 121, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 921.1 The approved sentence extends to a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for sixteen months, total forfeitures and reduction to airman basic.

The accused contends he was denied his right to a speedy trial by the government’s failure to comply with the time standards established in Air Force Manual 111-1, Military Justice Guide, 2 July 1973, C-2, 8 October 1976, paragraph 1-3. We…