GRANT v. STATE

No. 05-87-00670-CR.

753 S.W.2d 185 (1988)

Bobby Joe GRANT, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Dallas.

May 9, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

F. Duncan Thomas, Greenville, for appellant.

Peter S. Chamberlain, Commerce, for appellee.

Before STEPHENS, McCLUNG and THOMAS, JJ.


McCLUNG, Justice.

Bobby Joe Grant appeals his conviction of escape. Appellant argues that there is no evidence to support the conviction, because the definition of escape in the penal code excludes violations of conditions of probation. Because we agree with appellant, we reverse the judgment of the trial court and render judgment for appellant.

At the time of the alleged offense, appellant was on probation under an order of the court which provided:

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