People v. Leonard

The defendant appeals from his conviction of theft under section 16—1(b) of the Criminal Code in that by deception he obtained control over property of value in excess of $150. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, ¶[ 16—1(b).) The defendant was found guilty by a jury trial and following a hearing in aggravation and mitigation was sentenced to two to ten years in the penitentiary.

The initial issue is the defendant’s contention that his conviction must be set aside because the State failed to try him within 120 days as required by section 103—5(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (Ill. Rev. Stat.…