United States v. Richard Burman Bray

Bray appeals from a conviction for refusal to submit to induction into the armed forces, in violation of 50 U.S.C. App. § 462. The issue presented on this appeal is whether Bray’s local draft board acted contrary to Selective Service Regulations in refusing to reopen his I-A classification for the purpose of considering his claim to a I-S deferment. We conclude that Bray’s local board acted improperly, and we reverse.

In September, 1968, Bray enrolled at the Green River Community College for the fall quarter of the 1968-1969 academic year. He did not enroll for the winter quarter. On December…