People v. Newlin

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE JONES

delivered the opinion of the court:-

Defendant entered a nonnegotiated plea of guilty to the offense of burglary and theft over $150. Following a probation report and sentencing hearing defendant received a sentence of not less than 2 nor more than 20 years’ imprisonment. He appeals.

We review the following issues raised by the defendant: (1) whether there was a sufficient factual basis for the plea of guilty as required by Supreme Court Rule 402(c) (III. Rev. Stat., ch. 110A, § 402(c)), since (a) the record indicates there was no reason to believe the defendant…