People v. Day

Defendants were charged by information with attempt armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, eh. 38, pars. 8 — 4 and 18 — 2) and murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, eh. 38, par. 9 — 1). Following a jury trial, they were found guilty of both offenses but judgment was entered on the murder charge only. Day was sentenced to a term of 40 to 65 years, and Davis received a term of 50 to 75 years.

Each defendant has filed a separate brief on appeal. Both defendants contend that they were denied effective assistance of counsel. In addition, Day contends: (1) he was denied his statutory right to a speedy trial;…