People v. Satchell

The defendant, Craig Satchell, brings this appeal from his convictions for armed robbery, deviate sexual assault, and attempt rape for which he was sentenced to a single term of from 8 to 15 years. He raises the following issues on appeal: (1) whether the trial court erred in admitting evidence of an offense for which he was not charged; (2) whether comments by the prosecutor during closing argument denied the defendant a fair trial; (3) whether the defendant was denied his right to a speedy trial; (4) whether the defendant was proven guilty of attempt rape beyond a reasonable doubt where…