Poillot v. State
Annotate this CasePetitioner was convicted of a felony and sentenced to two years in the Department of Corrections. As part of a work release program, Petitioner began employment with a construction company, working outside of the correctional facility during the daytime. On July 29, 2014, Petitioner reported to his employer and then left his place of employment without permission. Petitioner was unaccounted for until he timely returned to the work release center. Petitioner was subsequently charged with escape. The trial court granted Petitioner’s motion to dismiss, but the Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed, concluding that deviation from a work release program establishes a prima facie case for escape. The Supreme Court approved the decision below, holding that, pursuant to the applicable statutes, an inmate is confined when he is working as part of a work release program, and if an inmate leaves without permission he or she is subject to a charge of escape.
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