United States v. Perkins

OPINION OF THE COURT

CLAUSE, Judge:

On 1 April 1974, appellant was convicted of the offense of robbery. The convening authority took action on 1 August 1974,122 days after the date of trial. Appellant alleges that he was substantially prejudiced by an unreasonable and oppressive post-trial delay.

Initially appellant relies upon United States v. Gray, 22 U.S.C.M.A. 443, 47 C.M.R. 484 (1973) and United States v. Timmons, 22 U.S.C.M.A. 226, 46 C.M.R. 226 (1973), as well as earlier cases, in support of his position. Examining appellant’s case in light of the rule of these authorities, we find no…