People v. Bowman

The Court of Appeals reversed the defendant’s convictions on the ground that this case should have been dismissed because of a violation of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers. We conclude that the Court of Appeals erred, and we therefore reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and reinstate the judgment of the circuit court.

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In November 1977, the Oakland County prosecuting attorney authorized a complaint that charged the defendant with armed robbery,1 first-degree criminal sexual conduct,2 and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.3 On the basis of the complaint,…