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STATE of Idaho Plaintiff-Respondent
vs.
Joseph Napoleon ROCQUE Defendant-Appellant
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Issues:
Corrections, alcohol, probation.
Case Summary:
Joseph Rocque appeals a lower court's ruling that revokes his probation and sentences him to two years in state prison for the crime of escape. Rocque's probation allowed him to participate in a daytime work-release program and return to the county jail at night. Rocque left the jail one day and failed to return. Authorities in Washington state apprehended Rocque following a minor traffic violation. He was returned to the custody of Idaho officials.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
An Idaho District court ordered Rocque's probation revoked. The court ruled that Rocque was guilty of the crime of escape. Rocque now appeals.
Outcome:
A split decision. The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision to revoke Rocque's probation. However, the court reversed the lower court's ruling on the crime of escape. The supreme court remanded the case to the lower jurisdiction for additional review.