People v. Walling

Opinion

PUGLIA, P. J.

Defendant pleaded guilty in superior court to a charge of escape from a county jail facility without force or violence (Pen. Code, § 4532, subd. (a)). On August 10, 1979, he was committed to the California Youth Authority (CYA) pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 1731.5. The commitment purported to be “for a period of four months.. . consecutive with” a preexisting commitment. On August 21, 1979, the court “set aside” its commitment of August 10 and again committed defendant to the CYA for “the term prescribed by law.” The written order of commitment,…