People v. Jordan

Defendant, Paul Jordan, was convicted by a jury of rape and battery. On appeal he raises two issues: (1) whether his right to a speedy trial under section 103—5 of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 103—5) was violated, and (2) whether he was proven guilty of the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

On June 11, 1974, a rape was reported to the Woodford County Sheriff’s office and the victim identified Paul Jordan as her assailant. That same day defendant was arrested on an outstanding disorderly conduct warrant and charged with battery against Connie White, a battery which…