People v. Speed

An Adams County jury convicted defendant Steven R. Speed of one count of domestic battery. 720 ILCS 5/12 — 3.2(a)(1) (West 1996). He appeals, arguing that (1) the trial court erred in admitting into evidence the hearsay statement of the victim, D.M., where she had no recollection of the details contained in the statement; and (2) he is entitled to a $5-per-day credit against his fines for each day he spent in custody for the domestic violence offense. We affirm and remand.

Defendant was accused of causing bodily harm to D.M. by punching her in the head with his fist. At the jury trial, held on…