State v. Lanier

Dana Eugene Lanier appeals his conviction for escape, arguing the trial court erred in failing to direct a verdict where Appellant was indicted for violating section 24-13-410 of the South Carolina Code (2007) and the indictment made no reference to section 24-3-50 of the South Carolina Code (2007). We affirm. 1

FACTS

In February 2006, Lanier, an inmate at the Catawba Correctional Institution (Catawba), began participating in the prison’s work release program. Lanier attended a work release orientation and signed a community employment agreement prohibiting him from leaving his place of…