United States v. Moore

ROOT, Judge:

At a special court-martial appellant was convicted, in accordance with his pleas, of two periods of unauthorized absence. During the trial before a military judge, he was represented by a civilian counsel and, until appellant waived his further services, by a detailed defense counsel.

Appellant now complains that the failure of the judge to advise him, pursuant to Article 38(b), Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 838(b), of his right to be represented by a military counsel of his choice was prejudicial to his substantial rights. United States v. Donohew, 18 U.S.C.M.A.…