People v. Edgerson

The State appeals from an order dismissing the charges against the defendant, Sammy Edgerson, on grounds that his statutory rights were violated because he was not brought to trial within 160 days of his demand. The State argues that the defendant’s trial demand was not a demand for speedy trial. We agree.

The defendant was arrested on August 17, 1985, and posted bond the next day. He subsequently was charged with aggravated assault and battery. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, pars. 12 — 2(a)(6), 12 — 3(a)(2).) After three continuances, the defendant pleaded not guilty on January 17, 1986, and…