Charles William Parris v. United States

Charles William Parris appeals from the district court denial of his petition for credit on his federal prison sentence for certain time spent in custody prior to his sentencing. We affirm.

The appellant contends that he is entitled to credit for time spent in jail from his January 26, 1963, arrest until his May 9, 1963, sentencing under the 1966 amendment to 18 U.S.C. § 3568. This amendment, effective July 1, 1966, provides that a defendant shall receive credit on his sentence for time spent in custody “in connection with the offense or acts for which sentence was imposed”. We have…