People v. Back

On February 20, 1973, two indictments were filed in St. Clair County charging the defendant with a total of four counts of armed robbery. One indictment charged three counts of armed robbery, the other charged a single count.

On March 2, 1973, the defendant was arraigned on two separate occasions, one arraignment for each indictment. The defendant plead not guilty in each case.

On April 3, 1973, the defendant sought to withdraw those pleas of not guilty and to enter a plea of guilty to the charges of both indictments, pursuant to plea agreement.

By the terms of the agreement the State would…