State v. Johnson

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Joel Johnson was convicted of first-degree burglary and second-degree domestic assault and sentenced to concurrent five-year prison terms. The circuit court placed him on probation after serving 120 days of shock incarceration. On appeal, Johnson contends the evidence was insufficient to support the burglary conviction. The State has moved to dismiss the appeal because Johnson failed to report to his probation officer and his whereabouts are currently unknown. We dismiss the appeal based on the escape rule.

Factual and Procedural History

Johnson and A.L. had been…