United States v. Larry Glen Williams

Larry Glen Williams, appellant herein, was indicted for his refusal to submit to induction into the Armed Forces of the United States, in violation of 50 U.S.C. A. App. § 462. Following a plea of not guilty, and a waiver of trial by jury, the case was tried to the Court. The appellant was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment for five years. From this conviction and judgment he has perfected this appeal.

Before examining the issues raised by the appellant, we first summarize the facts as they appear from the record. Appellant initially registered with the Selective Service System, Local…