People v. Cheatham

Opinion

BROWN (G. A.), P. J.

This appeal is from a judgment of conviction of escape while charged with a felony. (Pen. Code, § 4532, subd. (b).)

At the time of his escape, appellant had been formally charged with violations of Penal Code sections 593 and 484 (interference with electrical transmission lines and theft, respectively) by a complaint theretofore filed in a justice court and was arrested pursuant to a warrant issued on those charges. While he was in custody of an officer, and before he was booked, jailed or convicted, he escaped. The principal issue in this case is whether appellant…