People v. Tedrick

Defendant, Rodney D. Tedrick, was convicted, after a bench trial in the circuit court of Fayette County, of domestic battery under section 12 — 3.2(a)(1) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/12— 3.2(a)(1) (West 2006)), and he was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals, arguing he was denied a fair trial because he was shackled and dressed in an orange jail uniform at the trial. He further contends he is entitled to additional sentencing credit for time served in custody after his arrest on July 9, 2006.

On July 9, 2006, the 16-year-old victim decided to drive to her…