People v. Strickland

’ Mr. JUSTICE SIMKINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Sammie. Strickland, appeals from a sentence imposed upon him of 6 to 18. years after revocation of his probation. The only issue presented to this court is whether the trial court abused its discretion in imposing such a sentence upon probation revocation.

On May 26, 1972, defendant pleaded guilty to the offense of robbery in violation of section 18 — 1 of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 18 — 1). Pursuant to plea negotiations with the State defendant was sentenced to,. 3 years’ probation conditioned upon 6…