People v. Tlatenchi

Defendant, Maria Tlatenchi, appeals from an order of the circuit court granting the State’s motion to dismiss her pro se motion to withdraw her guilty plea. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) the trial court erred in dismissing her motion to withdraw her guilty plea as untimely; (2) defense counsel failed to comply with the requirements of Supreme Court Rule 604(d) (210 Ill. 2d R. 604(d)); and (3) the trial court failed to properly admonish her as required by Supreme Court Rule 605(c) (210 Ill. 2d R. 605(c)).

On February 21, 2006, defendant indicated her desire to plead guilty to the…