United States v. David Nathaniel Norman

Appellant appeals from an order of the district court denying his motion to set aside the judgment of conviction, and for permission to withdraw his plea of guilty to the charge of violating the Universal Military Training and Service Act by refusing to perform civilian work as ordered by the Selective Service System, Local Board No. 118, Gardena, California, after appellant had been classified 1-0 [conscientious objector.]

Following his refusal to perform civilian work, appellant was indicted for the offense above stated. At the time of his arraignment the district court appointed counsel to represent him. Appellant consulted with his court appointed counsel, and after extensive inquiry by the district court, he entered a plea of guilty to the charge in the indictment and was sentenced to the custody of the Attorney General for a term of three years. Prior to the entry of the guilty plea, appellant was fully advised by the district court, orally and in writing, of all of his legal rights and the nature of the charge pending against him, and the maximum punishment provided for such offense.

Shortly after the imposition of sentence, appellant substituted retained counsel in place…