People v. Sundell

Defendant was charged with unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of heroin, a controlled substance. Later, the State filed a new indictment charging defendant with possession of a substance containing fentanyl, also a controlled substance. Defendant moved to dismiss the indictment and the trial court granted the motion on the basis that the defendant’s right to a speedy trial was violated. The Stated filed a certificate of impairment and appealed. The appellate court reversed and remanded, finding that defendant had waived his speed-trial demand. (KENNEDY and BIRKETT, concurring)