People v. Berg

The defendant, Kevin J. Berg, appeals from his conviction for driving while license revoked. He argues that the State was improperly granted a continuance, that he was not given a speedy trial, and that an exhibit was improperly entered into evidence against him. We hold that the trial judge improperly granted the State a continuance and reverse the conviction.

On October 4, 1987, the defendant was charged by uniform citation and complaint with driving while license revoked. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 951/2, par. 6 — 303(a).) The complaint set an appearance date of November 2, 1987. The…