People v. Harlin

Following a bench trial, defendant James C. Harlin was found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and sentenced to 12 months’ probation. On appeal, defendant argues the State failed to try him within 120 days of his jury demand (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 103 — 5), or within 49 days of his jury waiver under Supreme Court Rule 505 (113 Ill. 2d R. 505) and, therefore, his conviction must be reversed. We affirm.

On April 1, 1989, defendant was arrested and charged by uniform traffic citation with DUI. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 951/2, par. 11 — 501(a)(2).)…