State v. Walls

First degree escape requires proof that a defendant escaped from custody while detained pursuant to a felony conviction. RCW 9A.76.110(1). Police stopped Lonnie Walls pursuant to an outstanding felony warrant. He bolted. The questions are whether he was being “detained” pursuant to a felony conviction and whether his escape was from custody. We answer yes on both counts and affirm his conviction for first degree escape.

FACTS

An officer of the East Wenatchee Police Department saw Lonnie Walls and two other men walking down the street. The officer recognized the three men from prior contacts. He…