United States v. Fernando Garcia Cordero

Appellant was convicted of refusing induction into the armed forces. 50 U. S.C. App. § 462(a). He contends that there was no basis in fact for the denial of his requested 1-0 classification as a conscientious objector.

Appellant argues that the allegations in his form 150 placed him “prima facie within the statutory exemption” and that because neither the local board nor the appeal board gave any reason for the rejection of his claim his conviction must be reversed. United States v. Haughton, 413 F.2d 736 (9th Cir. 1969).

The government argues that the appellant did not present a prima facie…