Wolfe v. State

McMILLAN, Judge.

The appellant, an inmate of the Coving-ton County Jail, was convicted in a jury trial of escape in the first degree, in violation of § 13A-10-31(a)(2), Code of Alabama (1975). Thereafter, he was sentenced under the Habitual Felony Offender Act to a term of life imprisonment. This appeal follows.

I

The appellant argues that the evidence presented by the State was insufficient to support his conviction of escape in the first degree. He therefore contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict of acquittal. This Court does not agree.

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