The People v. Ritchie

This case was before us in People v. Ritchie, 399 Ill. 144, and remanded for consideration of the motion for a new trial. The facts are fully recited in that opinion, and in remanding the cause to the criminal court of Cook County we said: “Upon the record made, we are of the opinion that the ends of justice require a remandment of the cause for positive action upon defendant’s motion for a new trial and petition to vacate the judgment.”

When the motion for a new trial first came before the criminal court the judge was of the opinion that he had no authority to act because of lapse of time,…