United States v. Eichenlaub

Opinion of the Court

Pursuant to his pleas, the appellant was convicted by a special court-martial of an absence without leave, in violation of Article 86, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 886.1 Following announcement of findings, the presentencing phase of the trial began. After trial counsel had introduced four prosecution exhibits and defense counsel had introduced seven defense exhibits, the appellant testified in his own behalf. He sought to explain his unauthorized ab*240sence, and he asked the court to allow him to continue to serve in the Navy. Finally, the appellant’s…