State v. Parker

Robert G. Parker appeals his bench conviction for first degree escape. The sole issue is whether his unauthorized leave from home detention is sufficient to support his conviction. We affirm.

In 1992, Mr. Parker was convicted of felony bail jumping. The court imposed a 120-day sentence with the option of Mr. Parker serving it in home detention. He signed a home monitoring agreement, acknowledging removal of his "anklet” 1 would be a basis "for the charge of criminal intent (of escape)”. He enrolled in the home detention program through the Benton County Sheriffs office on November 24, 1992. On…