United States v. Walker

OPINION OF THE COURT

ROBBLEE, Judge:

The appellant was tried at Fort Lee, Virginia by a general court-martial composed of members. Contrary to his pleas, he was convicted of absence without leave, wrongful possession of cocaine and heroin, and thirteen specifications of making and delivering checks with the intent to defraud in violation of Articles 86, 112a, and 123a, Uniform Code of Military Justice [hereinafter UCMJ], 10 U.S.C. §§ 886, 912a, 923a (Supp. II 1984). The appellant was sentenced to dismissal from the service, confinement for five years, and total forfeitures. The convening…