People v. Terry

THIRD DIVISION

MARCH 31, 2000

1-98-0900

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) Appeal from the) Circuit Court of

Plaintiff-Appellee, ) Cook County)

v. ))

DERRICK TERRY, ) Honorable Daniel J.) Kelly, Judge

Defendant-Appellant. ) Presiding.

One of the main issues in this case is whether the comments made during the State's opening and closing arguments deprived defendant , Derrick Terry, of a fair trial.

Defendant appeals after a jury trial from his convictions for first-degree murder and aggravated battery. He argues in part that his right to a speedy trial was violated, that his guilt was not proven…