People v. Harbin

The prosecution appeals from a December 5, 1988, order of the Ionia Circuit Court dismissing the charge of prison escape, MCL 750.193; MSA 28.390, against defendant, William R. Harbin, Jr., on the basis of defendant’s having been denied an opportunity to present a defense.” We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

On May 4, 1988, a warrant was authorized for the arrest of defendant for prison escape for an incident which occurred on April 10, 1988. An arraignment was conducted on May 19, 1988, and a preliminary examination on May 31, 1988. On May 25, defense counsel,…