People v. Coleman

Defendant, Raymond S. Coleman, Jr., was placed on 24 months’ probation by the circuit court of Lake County on April 9, 1982, after he pleaded guilty to the burglary. Defendant’s probation was revoked on April 20, 1983, when defendant admitted that he had burglarized the Sub Venture Restaurant on December 25, 1982. Defendant was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment.

Before a defendant may be sentenced for any felony, a written presentence investigation report must be presented to and considered by the court. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 1005 — 3—1.) This is a mandatory requirement which…