Biddy v. State

Hall, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals from his conviction for escape and auto theft.

1. The evidence supports the verdict on both counts. Defendant’s contention that intent to escape was not shown is without merit. (He said that he had left the work gang to answer a call of nature and then fell asleep in the woods). His intent may be inferred from the fact that he was absent for six days and had crossed county lines.

2. On the trip back to the public works camp after defendant’s voluntary surrender, the warden told him that an automobile had been stolen in the vicinity of his escape.…