Matthews v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 2 state decisions

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1. “[S]ince the doctrine of escape because of necessity is based upon intent — that is to say, whether or not the prisoner intended to escape lawful imprisonment, or intended to escape an impending danger — the failure of a prisoner to immediately return to lawful custody after the impending danger has been avoided, is within itself an escape and prevents a defense of escape because of necessity. Prisoners who are being threatened should not take the law into their hands, but should communicate their fears to the prison superintendent, who in turn should keep the lines of communication open to receive such information.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 536 So. 2d 1314 - Corley v. State