United States v. Briggs

OPINION OF THE COURT

CREAN, Senior Judge:

The appellant was found guilty, on mixed pleas, by a general court-martial composed of officer members, of use of cocaine, three specifications of larceny of currency, unlawful *599entry, and uttering worthless checks (20 specifications totaling $2,044.45), in violation of Articles 112a, 121, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 912a, 921, and 934 (1988) [hereinafter UCMJ]. The appellant’s “announced” sentence was a dishonorable discharge, confinement for eight years, forfeiture of $350.00 pay for ninety-six months, and reduction to…