People v. Peco

Defendant, Michael R. Peco, was found guilty after a bench trial in the circuit court of Du Page County of attempted residential burglary (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4, 19 — 3(a) (West 2000)). The court sentenced defendant to a term of 14 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant argues that he was deprived of his statutory right to a speedy trial (725 ILCS 5/103 — 5(a) (West 2000)). We affirm.

Defendant was arrested on May 7, 2001. On May 9, 2001, defendant was charged with attempted residential burglary (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4, 19 — 3(a) (West 2000)). On the same date, defendant was remanded to the sheriff of…