People v. Sturdy

MOLINARI, J.-

— Defendant appeals from the judgment of conviction finding him guilty of having violated Penal Code section 4530, subdivision (b), 1 escape from a state prison without force. Defendant’s sole contention on this appeal is that he was twice placed in jeopardy for this crime. In addition to discussing this issue, we will also consider the applicability of the recent California Supreme Court decision in People v. Dorado, 62 Cal.2d 338 [42 Cal.Rptr. 169, 398 P.2d 361], to the instant case. We set forth the relevant facts under the appropriate discussion.

Double Jeopardy

Defendant, an…