People v. Gay

In January 2004, the State charged defendant, Anthony Gay, with two counts of aggravated battery (720 ILCS 5/12 — 4(b)(6) (West 2000)). On March 3, 2004, defendant filed a speedy-trial demand. After a November 2005 trial, a jury found defendant guilty of aggravated battery. Defendant filed two posttrial motions. At a joint December 2005 hearing, the trial court denied defendant’s motions and sentenced him to 6 years’ imprisonment to run consecutive to his sentences in 12 other cases.

Defendant appeals, contending (1) his speedy-trial right was violated and (2) the trial court erred by failing…