Ex Parte Behel

Petitioner Behel was convicted of first degree burglary and was sentenced to 40 years in the state penitentiary. Prior to transfer to the penitentiary, Behel escaped from the Lauderdale County Jail, where he was incarcerated. He pleaded guilty to the charge of escape and was sentenced to 45 years to run concurrently with his 40 year burglary sentence.1

Prior to sentencing on his first escape conviction, Behel again escaped from the county jail. He was indicted and received a non-jury trial for escape at which he pleaded not guilty. He was convicted and sentenced to 45 years to run concurrently…