People v. Musgrove

After a stipulated bench trial, the defendant was convicted of the offense of escape (720 ILCS 5/31 — 6(a) (West 1998)) and sentenced to six years in prison. On appeal, he contends that the trial court erred in: (1) granting the State’s motion in limine which barred him from presenting the affirmative defense of necessity, and (2) denying his motion to represent himself. After our careful review, we reverse and remand the case for a new trial.

FACTS

During all times relevant, the defendant was serving a 50-year sentence at Stateville Correctional Center for his 1989 convictions for murder,…