State v. McKenzie

Defendant appeals from his conviction for escape in the second degree. ORS 162.155. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a judgment of acquittal and in failing to instruct the jury properly. We affirm.

Officer Watson received bail for the release of a detainee named Cannady, who was in the courthouse booking facility. Watson called the booking facility and told Officer Hall that Cannady’s bail had been posted and that Cannady should be brought to the detention center for release. Hall told Officer Taber to get Cannady. By mistake, Taber got defendant. Officer…