State v. Eichelberger

¶1 Jessie J. Eichelberger appeals his conviction of first degree escape. He argues that he was not *64in custody as required for that crime because the trial court had not yet signed a written order placing him in custody when he fled the courtroom. Alternatively, Eichelberger argues that the court’s oral order was not sufficiently clear to take him into custody. Finally, Eichelberger argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove that he knew he was in custody. We affirm.

FACTS

¶2 On June 6, 2006, a jury found Jessie Eichelberger guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm. After the judge…