United States v. DeMaris

Opinion of the Court

GEORGE W. LatimeR, Judge:

The accused was arraigned upon a single charge and specification alleging desertion from his unit from December 29, 1955, until he was apprehended on January 10,1957. He pleaded not guilty to the offense alleged but guilty to the lesser included offense of absence without leave. After completion of the Government’s ease, he became a witness in his own behalf and testified in an effort to explain his reasons for remaining absent for such a lengthy period. He was convicted of desertion, and a sentence for that offense was levied by the court.…