People v. Castro

Following a jury trial, defendant Rodolfo Castro was convicted of theft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(a)(1)) and sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

On appeal he contends that: (1) he was denied a fair trial by the prosecutor’s improper cross-examination concerning his use of an interpreter and ability to speak English; (2) the trial court erred in denying defendant’s IPI jury instruction on prior inconsistent statements and prior inconsistent conduct; (3) the theft count upon which he was convicted was fatally defective; (4) his right to a speedy trial was violated; and (5) his…