People v. Hairston

OFFENSE CHARGED

Murder (two counts). Ill. Rev. Stat. 1967, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1 and par. 9 — 1 (a — 2).

JUDGMENT

After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a term of not less than 75 nor more than 150 years.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. Defendant was denied his right to a speedy trial.

2. The Illinois alibi statute is unconstitutional.

3. Defendant was wrongfully denied a change of venue.

4. Defendant was deprived of his right to a fair trial in that:(a) evidence of gang membership was wrongfully admitted;(b) evidence of a relevant nature was wrongfully restricted in two…