State v. Turner

Fain, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Kevin Wayne Turner, appeals from his conviction for escape, in violation of R.C. 2921.34. Turner contends that the statute proscribing escape is unconstitutional because its language is ambiguous and vague. He further contends that the statute violates his right to equal protection because it permits selective prosecution of certain individuals.

{¶ 2} We conclude that the language used within the statute is not vague or ambiguous and that it provides clear guidance as to the type of behavior proscribed. We further conclude that Turner has failed to…