Carr v. State

The defendant pled guilty to an indictment charging escape in the first degree and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment

He argues that the facts contained in the record do not show that he is guilty as charged

A person commits the crime of escape in the first degree if, having been convicted of a felony, he escapes or attempts to escape from custody imposed pursuant to conviction. Alabama Code 1975, Section 13A-10-31 (a)(2) (Amended 1977)

The defendant, a convicted felon, was a "trustee". After washing cars at the Highway Patrol Station, he was brought back to the Lee County Jail at 5:00…