People v. Walker

*580Opinion

BAXTER, J.

In this case, we are asked to determine whether a defendant who is convicted of the felony of willfully failing to appear in court as required while on bail, a violation of section 1320.5 of the Penal Code,1 is subject, in addition to the sentence that statute prescribes, to a consecutive two-year sentence enhancement under section 12022.1. Section 12022.1 applies generally if a defendant charged with a felony is released on bail, is subsequently arrested for committing a second felony while on bail, and is convicted of both felony offenses. Application of settled rules of…