Commonwealth v. Hall

BECK, Judge:

Appellant Byron L. Hall was found guilty of escape while he was a prisoner participating in a work release program. On appeal he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence under the escape statute. 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5121. Finding that the Commonwealth failed to present sufficient evidence, we reverse the judgment of sentence and vacate the sentence.

Hall was participating in Lebanon County Prison’s Work Release Program. Pursuant to placement in this program, Hall signed a work release agreement in which he agreed that he would “go directly to his place of employment and return…