People v Hardy

Trial court increased bail for defendant, once free, who was then was cuffed behind his back and- for lack of a holding cell- instructed to stay put on a bench in a public hallway.  Defendant made his way to the basement of the court house and, after holding the door for a county clerk employee, left the courthouse.  Defendant was apprehended 20 minutes later in an apartment nearby.

Convicted, at trial, of escape and sentenced to 2 to 4 years, defendant appealed.

People v Hardy, 2009 NY Slip Op 07329

Decided on October 15, 2009 No. 141  The People & c., Respondent, v J. W. Hardy, Jr., Appellant.