Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit December 1, 1976, 76-2711 (United States v. Raymond Dreding)

PER CURIAM:

Appellant (Dreding), a hobo, while riding on a train in California, turned the angle cock which controlled the flow of air through the train's braking system. Being convinced his clothing was too light for the wintry weather ahead, he took this action hoping the train would coast to a stop or slow sufficiently to allow him to get off.