People v. Martin

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ALLOY

delivered the opinion of the court:

On January 21, 1977, the defendant, James A. Martin, was charged by information with attempt murder and aggravated battery stemming from the shooting and beating of his stepfather. The defendant pleaded guilty to the attempt murder charge and the aggravated battery charge was dismissed. Following a presentencing investigation and a hearing in aggravation and mitigation, the defendant was sentenced to a term of 14 to 28 years’ imprisonment.

The defendant filed a timely notice of appeal, raising the sole issue of whether the sentence…