People v. Hayes

Defendant appeals denial of his motion for a new sentencing hearing after he pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4) and the circuit court sentenced him to 12 years’ imprisonment. The issues raised include whether: (1) the circuit court improperly denied defendant’s statutory right to a new sentencing hearing; (2) the circuit court imposed an excessive and vindictive sentence in response to defendant’s failure to appear for sentencing; (3) the prosecution violated the plea agreement by recommending a 30-year sentence, after previously…