People v. Cuadra

Defendant appeals from judgment, after jury verdict, convicted him of violation of section 4531, Penal Code (escape).

Questions Presented.

1. Was there proof that defendant was in lawful custody at the time of his escape ?

2. Alleged prejudicial remarks of the judge.

Record.

November 30, 1956, defendant was convicted of first degree robbery and sentenced to state prison for the term prescribed by law. On February 18, 1963, defendant was received at the Parlin Fork Forestry Conservation Camp near Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, operated by the Department of Corrections.

On the night of February 26,…