People v. Luechtefeld

Defendant appeals from the order of the trial court which dismissed his petition for post-conviction without an evidentiary hearing.

Defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of theft over $150 and was admitted to probation. Thereafter, probation was revoked and a sentence of four to ten years was imposed.

Defendant’s pro se petition on post-conviction alleges that his plea was coerced by a representation that the State’s Attorney would recommend a sentence of two to four, but that such recommendation was not made, that the court did not ascertain that the plea was understandingly made and that the…