United States v. Michael Edward Francis

This is a direct appeal from a conviction for failing to report for induction in violation of 50 U.S.C. App. § 462(a).

On the expiration date of his II-S deferment, the appellant requested a I-S(c) classification, hoping to extend his deferment until completion of his teacher training at Colorado State College. As he had not yet received an order to report for induction, he was declared ineligible and subsequently classified I-A on November 5, 1969. On the same day Mr. Francis requested conscientious objector form 150. His file and completed form 150 were reviewed during his personal…