People v. Hunt

This is an appeal from the circuit court of Peoria County. The defendant Patrick Hunt was originally convicted in a jury trial on two counts of armed violence. On appeal this conviction was reversed and the cause remanded for a new trial. Upon remand, plea negotiations were entered into, and the defendant pleaded guilty to an amended charge of aggravated battery. Judgment was entered on the guilty plea, and the defendant received a sentence of five years’ probation. The defendant was subsequently charged and convicted of violation of probation and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not…