People v. Sibley

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a jury trial, DeLouis Sibley (defendant) was found guilty of armed robbery and sentenced to 6 to 18 years. In his appeal he contends solely that he was deprived of his statutory right to a speedy trial. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 103—5.

After disposition of defendant’s motion for substitution of judges, the trial was continued a number of times by agreement of the parties or on defendant’s motion. On June 17, 1974, defendant answered ready for trial. The parties agree that October 11, 1974, was the 116th day in the…