Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Speedy Trial Act
Court properly attributed several delays in setting trial to Defendant, and properly denied his motion to dismiss charges based on violation of speedy trial right. Court explicitly asked defense counsel to continue matter on Defendant's motion, and defense counsel answered affirmatively; Defendant failed to promptly repudiate defense counsel's actions. Defendant has responsibility to take affirmative action when he becomes aware that his trial is being delayed by objecting to delay by written or oral demand for trial. (HOLDRIDGE, concurring; O'BRIEN, dissenting.)