People v. Hooker

This is an appeal from defendant Undra Hooker’s conviction for escape following a bench trial in Will County. On December 18, 1979, a four-count complaint was filed against defendant charging him with criminal damage to property and armed violence and with escape. At his initial court appearance on December 18, defendant received the charges against him and demanded a prompt preliminary hearing, which was set for December 26. On that date, the State moved for a continuance, which motion was granted over defendant’s objection. The preliminary hearing was set for January 17, 1980.

On January 2,…