Justice McNAMARA delivered the opinion of the court:
The State appeals from a circuit court order granting the minor-respondent's motion for discharge. On appeal, the State contends that the court improperly granted respondent's motion to discharge because the Juvenile Court Act's 120-day "speedy-trial" period did not expire. 705 ILCS 405/5-14(1) (West 1992).
Respondent was charged with arson on April 23, 1994, and appeared with his attorney before the trial...
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