People v. Emery

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ALLOY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Richard Emery appeals from a finding of guilt on a charge of burglary, and from the consequent sentence of not less than 4 nor more than 12 years (which followed a guilty plea by Emery). Emeiy was indicted on the burglary charge and for theft under $150. The plea of guilty was entered to the burglary count, and thereafter on motion of the State the count charging theft was nolle prossed.

Defendant on appeal contends that the trial court failed to comply with certain requirements of Supreme Court Rule 402 (Ill. Rev. Stat.…