State v. Newman, Unpublished Decision (4-29-2004)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Rocky D. Newman appeals his conviction in the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas on one count of escape, a violation of R.C. 2921.34(A)(1)(C)(2)(b). Newman contends that the trial court erred in overruling his motions to dismiss and that the jury's verdict is not supported by sufficient evidence and is contrary to the weight of the evidence. Because the record contains substantial evidence that Newman was under detention when he ran away from a law enforcement officer, we disagree. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

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{¶ 2} On July 22,…