Stumpf v. Sanford

Appellant sought discharge from the penitentiary by writ of habeas corpus because the sentence under which he is held is for the offense under the Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix § 301 et seq. of failing, being a registrant, to notify his local board of a change in his address. There is also a sentence for the offense of failing to receive and fill out his questionnaire. Probation having been granted as to the sentence for the latter offense, the imprisonment is really for the former. The contentions, overruled by the District Judge and urged here, are that it is no offense against…