People v. McCue

Each defendant appeals his conviction for the offense of enforcement of discipline-escape in violation of section 3—6—4 of the Unified Code of Corrections. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 1003—6—4(a).) These appeals have been consolidated for review.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on September 20, 1986, the defendants, inmates at Stateville Correctional Center (hereinafter Stateville), cut the security bars on their windows, removed the screens, and lowered themselves to the ground using handmade ropes. The defendants then waited about 30 minutes before turning themselves in.

Defendant Richard…