People v. Clement

James Clement appeals to this Court from a judgment of conviction following a plea of guilty to the crime of burglary. He was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 3 nor more than 10 years on May 25, 1970. The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in accepting the plea. Appellant contends that the court failed to advise him adequately of the nature of the offense with which he was charged.

The record shows that on January 21, 1969, defendant Clement was indicted for the crime of burglary. Two days later he appeared in court with his attorney. The…