United States v. Lahman

CEDARBURG,

Chief Judge:

Appellant, pursuant to his guilty plea, was convicted at a general court-martial, military judge alone, of possessing approximately five pounds of marijuana, contrary to Article 1151, U. S. Navy Regulations (1973), in violation of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S. C.A. § 892. The Charge was referred by Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, Philippines, who is authorized to convene a general court-martial by Article 22, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C.A. § 822. Appellant asserted by motion at trial and now on review that his trial should have been convened by…