State v. Walker

BELL, Judge:

Richard C. Walker was indicted for escape. A jury found him guilty. He appeals his conviction on the single gTound that the court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal because the State's evidence was not sufficient to sustain a finding of guilt on the offense charged. We affirm.

The facts are straightforward. Two deputy sheriffs working as narcotics agents for the Richiand County Sheriffs Department arrested Walker on a charge of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. Walker does not challenge the lawfulness of the arrest. After placing…