United States v. Samuel L. Broyles

Samuel L. Broyles appeals from his conviction for refusing to submit to induction in violation of 50 U.S.C. App. § 462.

On April 15, 1968, Broyles submitted an application to his draft board to be classified as a conscientious objector. On July 29, 1968, while this application was pending, the draft board received a letter from him in which he criticized the Selective Service System and enclosed his registration certificate and classification card. On the following day, the state director determined Broyles to be “delinquent.”

On August 8, 1968, a formal delinquency notice was sent to Broyles.…