People v. Vasquez

Defendant, Cesar Vasquez, was convicted following a jury trial of reckless homicide (720 ILCS 5/9 — 3(a) (West 1996)) and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 501(a)(2) (West 1996)). He appeals, contending that he was not tried within 160 days as required by section 103 — 5(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Speedy Trial Act) (725 ILCS 5/103 — 5(b) (West 1996)).

On December 1, 1996, defendant was driving a pickup truck that struck a streetlight. Oscar Anaya, a passenger in the truck, was killed. Defendant was charged by citation with driving…