People v. Hanna

Following his open plea of guilty to residential burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 19-3), defendant filed motions to reduce sentence and to withdraw his guilty plea. The Adams County circuit court denied both motions and defendant appeals.

The claims defendant presents for review do not require an extended discussion of the facts surrounding his offense, but do require a full explanation of the procedural history leading to this appeal.

On September 19, 1985, the Adams County State’s Attorney filed an information charging defendant with conspiracy (burglary), residential burglary,…