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STATE v. DESCOTEAUX

No. 46653.

94 Wn.2d 31 (1980)

614 P.2d 179

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICKY NORMAN DESCOTEAUX, Petitioner.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

July 17, 1980.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey H. Hartje of University Legal Assistance, for petitioner.

Donald C. Brockett, Prosecuting Attorney, and Clark D. Colwell, Deputy, for respondent.

DOLLIVER, J.

Defendant Ricky N. Descoteaux was convicted by a jury of escape in the first degree. The Court of Appeals affirmed. We accepted defendant's petition for review and reverse.

Defendant was in the custody of the Spokane work release unit of the Spokane County-City Detention Center. His parole date was set for January 4, 1978. On the morning of November 8, 1977, he was released to report to his job at a florist...

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