People v. Lynch

In August 1984, a complaint for preliminary examination was filed alleging that defendant Michael Lynch had committed a murder in Cook County a few days earlier and a warrant was issued for his arrest. While the arrest warrant was outstanding, defendant’s co-offender, Vincent Wade, was prosecuted and convicted for the murder. Thereafter, the Chicago police department learned that defendant was being held in Los Angeles, California. Extradition proceedings were instituted and defendant was appointed local counsel in that matter. Defendant waived formal extradition proceedings and was returned…