People v. Smith

Following the revocation of his probation in two Kane County court cases, defendant Hanan C. Smith was sentenced to a term of four years’ imprisonment in case No. 83 CF 619 for theft over $300 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(a)(1)), and three years’ imprisonment in case No. 82 CF 1102 for retail theft of property valued at less than $300 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 16A — 3(a)). Defendant’s sole contention on appeal is that he did not effectively waive his right to counsel at the sentencing hearing.

On October 20, 1982, defendant was charged in case No. 82 CF 1102 with the…