People v. Creek

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Madison County, Jimmy L. Creek, the defendant in this procedurally confused case, was convicted of reckless homicide and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He received sentences of one year’s imprisonment and six months’ imprisonment, respectively, on the two charges. The appellate court dismissed the appeal ultimately taken by defendant on the grounds that it was not timely filed, and we granted his petition for leave to appeal.

On November 19, 1978, defendant received a citation at the scene of a fatal accident for driving…