People v. Arnold

Defendant was charged in two separate indictments with the crime of murder in violation of section 9—1 of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 9—1). On October 18, 1971, defendant entered a negotiated plea of guilty to both indictments, the sentences to run concurrently. On appeal, defendant’s only argument is that the trial court failed to comply with Supreme Court Rule 402(c) prior to accepting his plea of guilty.

On October 18, 1971, defendant’s case was called and both sides answered ready for trial. Defense counsel requested a pretrial conference with the court. The trial…