People v. Brown

On August 27, 1979, the circuit court of Cook County granted a motion by the defendant, Ronald Brown, to dismiss an indictment against him for the murder of Tony Williams. The motion alleged post-indictment delay that violated defendant’s right to a speedy trial. On appeal, the dismissal of the murder indictment was unanimously affirmed. 94 Ill. App. 3d 609.

The issues before this court are: (1) Did a mandamus proceeding on a separate charge toll the statutory period of limitations for trial in the Williams case? (2) Did the trial court err by denying the State’s motion for a continuance and…