People v. Patton

Defendant was charged, in a 2016 case, with 2 counts of theft, and in 2017 case with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Court erred in dismissing indictments on basis that it had set Defendant's bail at an excessive amount.Defendant cannot show that he was actually and substantially prejudiced by the excessive bail. Even if Defendant were so prejudiced, court abused its discretion in finding that dismissal of indictments was an appropriate remedy. Defendant had a procedural avenue under Rule 604(c)(1) to challenge the excessive bond and obtain relief expeditiously. (BRIDGES and HUTCHINSON, concurring.)