People v. Hagan

This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction after jury verdict, of the crime of escape (Pen. Code, § 4530). While it is seriously defective, we will, under the liberal construction dictated by rule 1(a) of Rules on Appeal, treat it as sufficient.

Facts

The essential facts are without substantial conflict. Defendant on December 24, 1960, was lawfully imprisoned and confined at the California Institute for Men at Chino, San Bernardino County, California. He was in custody on conviction of separately charged crimes of first degree robbery, second degree robbery and kidnapping. (See People v.…