United States v. Hinkle

DORMAN, Senior Judge:

At a special court-martial, a military judge convicted the appellant, pursuant to his pleas, of a 21-day unauthorized absence and a violation of an order from his commanding officer, in violation of Articles 86 and 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 886 and 892. The approved sentence includes confinement for two months, forfeiture of $500 pay per month for two months, and a bad-conduct discharge.

We have carefully reviewed the record of trial, the appellant’s assignment of error, and the Government’s response. We conclude that corrective action is required.…