United States v. Ellenson

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

As the result of offenses unrelated to this trial the appellant was in civil confinement serving a two year sentence. On 20 April 1984, he was released by the civil authorities to stand trial for drug abuse and desertion in violation of Articles 134 and 85 of the Code, 10 U.S.C. §§ 934, 885. Contrary to his pleas he was convicted as charged and sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures and confinement at hard labor for six months. After trial he was immediately returned to the New Mexico penal system where he currently resides.

Appellate counsel…