Haigler v. United States

MACK, Associate Judge:

Appellant argues that his convictions on two counts of armed robbery 1 must be reversed, and the indictment against him dismissed, because his right to an expedited trial under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IAD or Act), D.C.Code §§ 24-701 et seq. (1981), was violated. We agree with appellant’s contention, and dismiss the indictment pursuant to Article V(c) of the IAD. 2

I

In an indictment filed August 9, 1983, appellant was charged with six armed robberies that occurred over a one week period near the end of March, 1983. Appellant’s arraignment on those…