People v. Cox

Defendant, Julian Cox, was issued a traffic ticket charging him with improper lane usage (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 951/2, par. 11— 709) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 951/2, par. 11—501). The State and Cox reached a tentative plea agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, Cox pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving. At the plea hearing, prior to the court’s concurrence, the court inquired if Cox had any prior convictions. The assistant State’s Attorney responded that there were none. Judgment was entered, and Cox…