People v. Kerley

The defendant was convicted of burglary in a bench trial and sentenced to a term of two years probation with the first 180 days as jail time. He appeals, contending only that he was denied his statutory right to a speedy trial. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 103 — 5(a) (e).

The facts bearing on the speedy trial issue are stipulated. Defendant was arrested on March 28, 1977, by the Elk Grove police and sent to the Cook County jail when he was unable to make bond. A detainer was lodged by the village of Glen Ellyn against the defendant at the Cook County jail on March 30,1977. On April…