United States v. Amos

OPINION OF THE COURT

LYMBURNER, Judge:

Appellant was tried in absentia by a special court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members at Fort Hood, Texas. Contrary to his pleas, he was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana, in violation of Articles 111 and 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. §§ 911, 912a, respectively. The court sentenced him to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for six months, and forfeiture of $438.00 per month for six months. The convening authority approved the sentence.

*808On appeal, appellant contends…