United States v. Warner

OPINION OF THE COURT

KASTL, Senior Judge:

Three issues challenge us in this case. They involve: (a) pretrial confinement; (b) multiplicity vis-a-vis serial larcenies; (c) and guidance in the staff judge advocate’s recommendation.

Airman Basic Warner wrongfully borrowed a master key to the rooms of his dormitory. He then embarked on a series of unlawful entries and larcenies. In accordance with his pleas1, he was found guilty at a general court-martial bench trial. His approved sentence is a bad conduct discharge, 18 months confinement, and total forfeitures.

When the case first reached us, we…