People v. Huston

Defendant Gregory Huston appeals from his conviction of escape entered upon a jury verdict. (See Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 31— 6(a).) Huston was sentenced to a term of four years’ imprisonment, the sentence to run consecutive to the term he is serving at present for a robbery conviction as provided by section 5 — 8—4(f) of the Unified Code of Corrections. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 1005 — 8— 4(f).

Failure to return from authorized absence upon a work-release is properly prosecuted as the offense of escape under section 31 — 6(a) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (111. Rev. Stat.…