People v. Andrade

Following a jury trial in February 1994, defendant was convicted of unlawful delivery of more than 15 grams but less than 100 grams of a controlled substance and sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment. This is defendant’s second appeal. Defendant was first tried in May 1991, which resulted in a mistrial. He appealed and we affirmed. Defendant now appeals his conviction and sentence following his second trial, arguing: (1) he is entitled to discharge under section 103 — 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (the Speedy Trial Act) (725 ILCS 5/103 — 5 (West 1994)); (2) the trial court…