Lindsay v. United States

STEADMAN, Associate Judge:

Obviously in error, a trial court judge entered an order which prematurely and unconditionally discharged appellant from probation imposed under the Federal Youth Corrections Act (“FYCA”). Under the FYCA, such an early unconditional discharge had the added effect of automatically setting aside the conviction. Realizing the mistake, the judge eight days later vacated the erroneous order. Appellant appeals on the ground that the vacation of the erroneous order, with the consequent reinstatement of the set aside conviction, violated appellant’s rights under the double…