People v. Lock

The defendants, Ossie Lock and Sonya Lock, were charged by information on September 11, 1991, with aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. Both defendants were released on bond. On August 25, 1992, the prosecutor filed additional informations charging armed violence, attempted murder, and aggravated battery. The State appeals from the circuit court’s orders granting the defendants’ motions to dismiss counts III, IV, and V of the informations for having been added in violation of the defendants’ right to a speedy trial. On appeal, the State argues that the trial court erred in…