People v. Reed

Upon defendant’s motion for discharge, the trial court dismissed an indictment charging theft, burglary and aggravated battery for the reason that defendant was not tried within 160 days as provided in section 103 —5(e) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 103—5(e)). The prosecution appeals.

An information was filed as to such offensees on January 8, 1973, and on January 12, defendant was released on his own recognizance. Counsel for defendant entered appearance on February 2, 1973, and filed demand for jury trial. The indictment was returned on June 6, 1973.…