LEMMON, Justice.
The issue in this case is the applicability of the two-year prescriptive period provided in C.Cr.P. art. 578.
On April 16, 1973 defendant, while serving a five-year sentence for burglary, escaped from the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Shortly thereafter, on April 25, 1973, the district attorney filed a bill of information charging defendant with the offense of simple escape. In 1974 Ohio police arrested defendant...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
