People v. Hampton

Defendant, Joshua C. Hampton, was charged with robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 1(a) (West 2006)). Later, he moved to dismiss the charge, claiming a violation of his statutory right to a speedy trial (see 725 ILCS 5/103 — 5(a) (West 2006)). The trial court granted the motion. The State appeals (see 210 Ill. 2d R. 604(a)(1)). We reverse and remand.

On November 4, 2007, defendant was arrested. The next day, the trial court set bail, found probable cause to hold defendant, remanded him to the custody of the sheriff, and ordered him to appear on November 29, 2007. On November 29, 2007, the court appointed…