People v. Murphy

Defendant herein was indicted for rape and indecent liberties. He was tried by a jury, found guilty of indecent liberties and sentenced to 12-70 years imprisonment. He appeals.

The defendant, in substance, was charged with sexually molesting a 6-year-old girl on August 31, 1974, in Lake County. No purpose would be served in setting forth the details of the offense. He was arrested on September 9, 1974, and the following chronology sets forth the dates of the progress of this prosecution.

On October 24, 1974, after the indictment, the cause was set for trial on December 2, 1974, and continued to…