People v. Maher

The State appeals from an order entered by the circuit court of Winnebago County dismissing an information filed against defendant Martin Maher. Two issues are presented for review by the parties: (1) whether the State's notice of appeal was timely filed; and (2) whether the trial court ruled correctly in dismissing the information pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 504 and 505 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 110A, pars. 504, 505). We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The pertinent facts are as follows. On November 12,1977, defendant Martin Maher was issued an Illinois uniform traffic…