United States v. Wilbert Lee Sturgis

GANEY, Circuit Judge.

The appellant, Wilbert Lee Sturgis, was indicted for knowingly and wilfully failing to report for assignment to the Norristown State Hospital at Norris-town, Pennsylvania, on June 7, 1963, in lieu of induction, to perform civilian work in connection with the maintenance of national health, safety and interest, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. App. §§ 462 and 456{j).

The appellant waived a jury trial, which was consented to by the Government and approved by the Court, and after a trial of two days, he was convicted and this appeal followed.

The appellant was born on October 19, 1938.…