People v. Rodgers

The State appeals the dismissal on speedy-trial grounds of an indictment charging defendant with theft of a motor vehicle in violation of section 4 — 103(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 95M, par. 4 — 103(a)(1)), and theft by possession of stolen property (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(d)(1)).

On February 23, 1978, defendant was arrested in Cook County and charged by indictment with possession of a stolen vehicle in violation of section 4 — 103(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 95/2, par. 4 — 103(a)). Defendant was released on…