People v. Brooks

By this appeal, defendant seeks credit on his sentence for escape from prison, MCLA § 750.193 (Stat Ann 1970 Cnm Snpp § 28-.390), for the period of time between the date of his arrest for escape and the date of his sentence therefor. It is defendant’s position that he is entitled to the credit sought under the provisions of MCLA § 769.11b (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp § 28.1083[2]):

“Whenever any person is hereafter convicted of any crime within this state and has served any time in jail prior to sentencing because of being denied or unable to furnish bond for the offense of which he is convicted,…