United States v. John W. S. Stevens

TUTTLE, Circuit Judge:

Stevens was convicted of violating the Selective Service Act of 1967, 50 U.S.C. App. § 462(a). The pertinent facts are not in dispute.

Appellant was ordered to report for induction on November 7, 1967. Though he reported as ordered, he refused to answer the questions relating to membership in various organizations. He wrote that his refusal was based upon the First and Fifth Amendments. He also answered “yes” to the question whether there were any incidents in his life which might reflect upon his loyalty or his suitability to perform the duties which he might be called…