Reversed and remanded.
JUSTICE HEIPLE delivered the opinion of the court:
This case involves the dismissal of all charges against a criminal defendant for failure of the People to comply with the 160-day speedy trial statute. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 103-5(b).) The People appeal.
Defendant was originally charged with aggravated battery on July 10, 1980. He was arrested, posted bail and was released. On July 31, 1980, he pleaded not guilty...
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