State v. Poillot

The State of Florida appeals the trial court’s order dismissing the amended information charging Appellant, Claudio J. Poillot, with escape. Concluding that the undisputed material facts are legally sufficient to withstand a motion to dismiss, we reverse.

Poillot is a prisoner in the custody of the State of Florida Department of Corrections (“DOC”) and was a participant in a work-release program, which permitted him to work outside of the correctional facility from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On July 29, 2014, he left the Kissimmee Community Work Release Center and timely reported to work at JS &…