People v. Buford

The State appeals the trial court’s order dismissing charges against the defendant, Brandon A. Buford, on speedy trial grounds. 725 ILCS 5/103 — 5(b) (West 2004). We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

On July 4, 2005, defendant was charged by a nontraffic complaint with battery (720 ILCS 5/12 — 3(a)(1), (a)(2) (West 2004)) and criminal damage to property (720 ILCS 5/21 — l(l)(a) (West 2004)). On July 25, he was charged by information with the same offenses. That same day, he appeared in court, pleaded not guilty, filed a speedy trial demand, and was released on his own recognizance. On August 30, 2005, the…