Scott v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of escape under V.T.C.A., Penal Code Sec. 38.-07. Punishment was assessed at 5 years.

The indictment in this cause alleges in pertinent part that appellant “did then and there unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly escape from confinement in the Taylor County, Texas jail situated in the City of Abilene.” V.T.C.A., Penal Code Sec. 38.07 provides:

“A person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of an offense commits the offense of escape if he escapes from custody.”

Appellant argues that the evidence is insufficient to sustain a…