Jenkins v. State

The appellant was indicted and convicted for escaping from a penitentiary or guard under Section 13-5-65, Code of Alabama 1975.

The evidence is without dispute that on May 30, 1976, the appellant was serving a thirty year sentence for robbery and was assigned to Honor Camp No. 400 (Red Eagle Honor Farm) of the Alabama Prison System as a member of the inmate staff. On that day he was granted an eight hour furlough. The escape occurred when the appellant failed to return. He was eventually captured in Oregon.

The appellant's inmate file was admitted in evidence and reveals that the appellant was…