See People v. Prince, 611 N.E.2d 105 (Ill. App. 1993).

A defendant raised the issue of speedy trial nearly eight years after the filing of a detainer against him. Because he was illiterate, he relied on oral representation by Texas authorities that charges in Illinois had been dropped, but found out they were still pending after he learned to read. Neither the defense nor state was able to show prejudice or lack of prejudice, but physical evidence against the defendant had been destroyed.

Was his right to a speedy trial violated? See People v. Prince, 611 N.E.2d 105 (Ill. App. 1993).