United States v. David Eugene Berrier

BOREMAN, Circuit Judge:

David Eugene Berrier appeals from his conviction in the district court without a jury for knowingly failing and neglecting to report for civilian employment to which he had been assigned by his local Selective Service board in lieu of induction into military service.

After being classified 1-0 (conscientious objector opposed to combat and noncombat service), Berrier on three separate occasions was given an opportunity by his local board to select the type of civilian work which he wished to perform. Included among the choices offered Berrier were maintenance work,…