State v. Crawford

A repeated drink-and-drive offender challenges yet another such conviction. We apply the escape rule and dismiss the appeal.

Background

Charged with felony DWI as an aggravated offender,1 Appellant posted bond, but did not appear for his preliminary hearing. The court issued an arrest warrant, held one bond forfeiture hearing, and docketed another while Appellant remained at large. He was taken into custody after nearly three months, but later posted bond again and was released pending trial.

A jury found Appellant guilty. The court scheduled a hearing for post-trial motions and sentencing,…