Socrates' arguments in the Crito

In the Crito, Socrates argues that he is morally bound to the State of Athens, and he must stay to receive his punishment of death that was decided in a legal trial. He brings up several points to support his argument, but there are holes in his argument; there are also objections that can be brought up. For example, what if he is not retaliating against the State, but acting in his own self-defense? His argument is detailed and logical, but there are some things left unexplained.
Socrates has been sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens. Crito comes to see Socrates and begs him to flee; gives him several options to get out safely. However, Socrates does not want to run from his fate. He feels that he owes the State of Athens his life. He must obey the punishment and stay in Athens to meet his death. Crito does not understand Socrates’ strong feeling of obligation. Socrates presents three points in his own defense.
First, he feels that the only life...