People v. Dilger

The State appeals from the purported acquittal by the circuit court of defendant, Christopher Dilger, of the offense of theft of labor or services or use of property. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 16— 3(b).) It contends the trial court’s finding of not guilty constituted an improper dismissal of the charge against defendant.

The primary issue we consider is whether the trial court was authorized to enter a judgment of not guilty on behalf of defendant premised upon the factual basis for his plea of guilty offered by the State’s Attorney pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 402(c) (87 Ill. 2d…