People v. Smith

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court:

A jury in the circuit court of Ogle County found defendant, Vern Alan Smith, guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 12-16(d) (now 720 ILCS 5/12-16(d) (West 1992))). Defendant appeals, contending that the court erred in denying his motion for discharge for failure to receive a speedy trial (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 103-5 (now 725 ILCS 5/103-5 (West 1992))) and that the court erred by ordering defendant to pay restitution to the victim’s mother and her mother’s business partner.

Defendant…