People v. Whitfield

Chief Justice Thomas and Justices Kilbride, Garman, and Karmeier concurred in the judgment and opinion.

Justice Burke dissented, with opinion, upon denial of rehearing, joined by Justice Freeman.

OPINION

Defendant, Travis Whitfield, pled guilty to the offense of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle in the circuit court of Cook County and was sentenced to a term of probation. Shortly after sentencing, the State learned that defendant was ineligible for probation because of his criminal record and moved to vacate the plea. Defendant’s plea was withdrawn, and he was convicted of…