Williams v. State

COATS, Chief Judge.

After being convicted for a felony, Sam G. Williams Jr. was granted parole. The Parole Board stated that Williams was to reside at a community residential center (CRC) for ninety days. While being transported in a CRC van to the residential center, Williams opened the van door, left the van, and left the area. Based on this conduct, Williams was convicted of escape in the second degree, which is defined as removing oneself from *197official detention for a felony without lawful authority.1

Williams argues that he did not commit the offense of escape in the second degree because…