People v. Spears

(Court opinion corrected 2/1/12.) Court properly exercised its discretion in determining that State acted with due diligence and in granting State's motion to extend speedy-trial deadline in order to complete DNA testing under Section 103-5 of Code of Criminal Procedure. Possibility of DNA evidence came to light late in process of testing materials, at time that prosecutor was on vacation, and report was provided to defense a week later, and promptly sought extension of speedy-trial period. No evidence that State sought to unreasonably delay the case. (McLAREN and JORGENSEN, concurring.)