People v. Williams

I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that People v. Gooden, 189 Ill. 2d 209 (2000), adopted both parts of the speedy-trial rule for late-filed charges as set forth in People v. Williams, 94 Ill. App. 3d 241 (1981), and that the appellate court was therefore bound to follow Williams. I believe the majority wrongly reverses defendant’s conviction for the murder of Patterson, holding that delay attributable to defendant on the contributing charge in connection with the murder of Patterson was not likewise attributable to defendant on the Patterson murder charge. I also believe that the…