People v. Baker

This is an appeal from a judgment of the appellate court reversing an order of the circuit court of Tazewell County that revoked the defendant’s probation. (101 Ill. App. 3d 1114.) A divided appellate court held that the defendant did not knowingly, understanding^ and effectively waive his right to counsel where the circuit court failed to give proper admonishments. We granted the People’s petition for leave to appeal on March 30, 1982. 73 Ill. 2d R. 315.

On October 12, 1978, the defendant was charged in a two-count information with the offenses of aggravated assault and unlawful use of a…