State v. Gonzales

Defendant was a resident of the Department of Corrections Tri-Cities Work Release Facility in Pasco. On the morning of April 3, 1982, he checked out of the facility for work, noting the name of the employer and the time he would return. Upon attempting to verify his notations, correction officials learned the listed place of employment was closed and he was not there. Defendant returned to the facility approximately 2% hours late. Upon being told his work release status was suspended, he ran from the facility. Defendant was later apprehended, charged and convicted of escape in the first…