People v. Manikas

The defendant was charged with driving a vehicle while his license was revoked for which the penalty is a mandatory minimum imprisonment of seven days and a maximum sentence of one year “and there may be imposed in addition thereto a fine of not more than $1,000.” (Ill Rev Stats 1965, c 95½, § 6-BOB (a).) He was further charged with speeding. Upon a plea of guilty to both charges before a magistrate, he was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail under the offense of driving while his license was revoked. It is from this judgment alone that he appeals.

The defendant claims that his plea of…