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UNITED STATES v. JENKINS

No. 73-1513.

420 U.S. 358 (1975)

UNITED STATES v. JENKINS.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 25, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Deputy Solicitor General Frey argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Petersen, Louis F. Claiborne, and Edward R. Korman.

James S. Carroll argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

MR. JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondent Jenkins was indicted and charged with violating § 12 (a) of the Military Selective Service Act, 62 Stat. 622, as amended, 50 U. S. C. App. § 462 (a), for "knowingly refusing and failing to submit to induction into the armed forces of the United States." App. 3. After a bench trial, the District Court "dismissed" the indictment and "discharged" the respondent. 349 F.Supp...

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