People v. Marcum
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In this case, the defendant, Clayton T. Marcum, was convicted of two counts of aggravated domestic battery and sentenced to consecutive prison terms of seven years on each count. Marcum appealed, arguing that his right to a speedy trial had been violated, he did not knowingly waive his right to counsel, the State failed to prove him guilty of aggravated domestic battery, and the circuit court violated his right to remain silent when it ordered him to participate in the preparation of his presentence investigation report.
The appellate court agreed that the evidence was insufficient to prove Marcum guilty of aggravated domestic battery. As a result, his convictions were reduced to Class 3 aggravated batteries and the case was remanded to the trial court for resentencing. The appellate court rejected Marcum's remaining arguments. The defendant appealed to the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, only contesting his speedy trial and waiver of counsel claim.
The Supreme Court of the State of Illinois affirmed the judgment of the appellate court. The court held that a violation of the statutory right to a speedy trial does not alone constitute plain error. The court also found that the trial court substantially complied with Rule 401(a) in admonishing Marcum, therefore he effectively waived his right to counsel at trial and continuing through sentencing. The case was remanded to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate court’s order remanding the case to the trial court for resentencing on the reduced convictions for aggravated battery.
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