Washington v. Parker

THOMPSON, C.J. --Robert G. Parker appeals his bench conviction for first degree escape. The sole issue is whether his unauthorized leave from home detention is sufficient to support his conviction. We affirm. In 1992, Mr. Parker was convicted of felony bail jumping. The court imposed a 120-day sentence with the option of Mr. Parker serving it in home detention. He signed a home monitoring agreement, acknowledging removal of his ""anklet""1 would be a basis ""for the charge of criminal intent (of Escape)"". He enrolled in the home detention program through the Benton County Sheriffs Office on November 24, 1992. On January 31, 1993, Mr. Parker left his residence following a disagreement with its owner. He was charged with first degree escape on February 10. On February 12, Mr. Parker turned himself in to Yakima County officials. He never removed the anklet.