People v. Reed

On December 16, 1990, defendant Gerald Reed (Reed) was arrested and charged under indictment No. 91 — OR—2439 with possession of a controlled substance (.51 grams of heroin) with intent to deliver. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56^2, par. 1401(d).) While Reed was released on bond pending trial on the case, he was arrested on April 30, 1991, and charged under indictment No. 91 — CR—13210 with a separate instance of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. A jury trial was held on the first indictment on September 25, 1991, and Reed was found guilty. Prior to sentencing on this…