State v. Scott

James C. Scott's sole contention on appeal is that he is not guilty of escape because he had not been arrested and placed in custody before he left the courtroom following his conviction. We affirm because we conclude that Scott was in custody as a result of being lawfully convicted of a crime and that it was not necessary for the sheriff to actually arrest him.

This case is presented to us on the same stipulated facts presented to the trial court:

[T]hat on February 1st, 1993, Mr. Scott appeared before the Honorable Dennis J. Barry sitting or acting in Branch 3 of Kenosha County Court. That at…