Illinois Supreme Court January 30, 1975, 46625 (People v. Howell)

MR. JUSTICE RYAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant was arrested on September 13, 1971, in connection with an attempted armed robbery and shooting in a tavern in East St. Louis. He was confined in jail until he was indicted 65 days later. No preliminary hearing was held, and no issue was raised in the trial court concerning the failure to hold a prompt preliminary hearing.