Criminal
Oct. 25, 2014
Flash incarceration constitutes a 'custodial sanction,' panel tentatively rules
An appeals court has tentatively held that the concept of "flash incarceration" - an immediate and short return to jail for up to 10 days following a county supervision violation - extends a defendant's supervision period by an extra year.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
RIVERSIDE - An appeals court has tentatively held that the concept of "flash incarceration" - an immediate and short return to jail for up to 10 days following a county supervision violation - is a "custodial sanction" and automatically extends a defendant's supervision period by an extra year.
Siding with the San Bernardino County district attorney's office, the 4th District...
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