People v. Young

Justice KIRSHBAUM delivered the Opinion of the Court.

Defendant, Monte Ryan Young, appeals his conviction of escape, in violation of section 18-8-210.1, 8B C.R.S. (1993 Supp.). 1 Young asserts that the trial court erred in rejecting his motion to dismiss the proceedings because, as applied, 2 the statute violates equal protection and due process guarantees of the United States and Colorado Constitutions. We affirm.

I

On April 17, 1990, Young was adjudicated a delinquent child 3 in the Jefferson County District Court based on his admission to allegations in a petition in delinquency of conduct…