United States v. Sturkey

DECISION

STEWART, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas the accused was convicted by general court-martial with members of possessing drug paraphernalia and two instances of wrongful use of heroin. He also pleaded guilty to and was convicted of a four day absence without leave and a failure to go to his place of duty. The approved sentence includes a dishonorable discharge, confinement for nine months, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to airman basic.

The accused has assigned a single error, i.e., that the record of trial is not substantially verbatim. We agree and have fashioned an…