United States v. Hawes

Opinion of the Court

DARDEN, Judge:

After his plea of guilty, the accused was convicted by a general court-martial at Camp Pendleton, California, of desertion during the period September 27 to September 30, 1968; twice escaping from lawful confinement; larceny of a Government-owned .45 caliber pistol; assaulting a guard in the execution of his duty; and assault and battery, in violation of Articles 85, 95, 121, 134, and 128, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 885, 895, 921, 934, and 928, respectively. His sentence included a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for two…