United States v. Craig Walter Hirt

Craig Walter Hirt appeals from his conviction in December, 1971, after trial before Judge Zirpoli, sitting without a jury, for failure to submit to induction on or about August 12, 1970, following his classification as a conscientious objector willing to serve in the Armed Forces as a non-combatant, class I-AO. Sentence was suspended and Hirt was placed on probation for four years on condition that he perform work of national importance for 24 consecutive months.

After Hirt was found physically qualified, and notice to report for induction on June 24, 1970 had been mailed to him, Hirt…