People v. Mullins

In October 2008, the State charged defendant, Ricky A. Mullins, in case No. 08 — CF—638 with possession of a controlled substance (720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(A) (West 2008)) and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(A) (West 2008)). In December 2009, the trial court granted his motion to dismiss because the State violated his right to a speedy trial under section 103 — 5(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Speedy-Trial Act) (725 ILCS 5/103 — 5(b) (West 2008)) and section 3 — 8—10 of the Unified Code of Corrections (Intrastate Detainers…