United States v. Palmer

OPINION

MASTERSON, District Judge.

The defendant, David Everett Palmer, was tried before the Court on December 18, 1970 on a waiver of jury trial. The charge is set forth in a one count indictment under 50 U.S.C. App. § 462 — failing to perform a duty required by the Selective Service Act by refusing to report for civilian work as required by 50 U.S.C. App. § 456(j). To this charge, the defendant is found guilty.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. Defendant filed SSS Form 100 with Local Board No. 36 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, on February 4, 1965. He claimed conscientious objector status and requested SSS Form…