People v. McGrenera

The majority, in its construction of the statute, reaches a result that is contrary to the clear intent of the legislature. Accordingly, I dissent.

The majority concedes that the phrase, “a finding of guilt,” originated on the House floor as an alternative distinct from “a stipulation by the defendant of the facts supporting the charge.” They also concede that when offering the amendment containing this language, Representative Schlickman explained to the House that “a finding of guilt” could occur “upon a plea of guilty or upon a trial.” Additionally, in his introductory remarks and…