People v. Williams

Following a bench trial, defendant, David W Williams, was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11— 501(a)(2) (West 1992)) and failing to reduce his speed to avoid an accident (625 ILCS 5/11 — 601(a) (West 1992)). A trial court scheduling error led to a four-year delay between defendant’s convictions and the State’s request for a sentencing hearing. The trial court subsequently granted defendant’s motion to dismiss the charges. On appeal, the State argues that defendant may not challenge the delay because he failed to notify the court of the scheduling…