People v. Taylor

Defendant, Carnell Taylor, pleaded guilty to attempted armed violence (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4(a), 33A — 2 (West 1998)). He now appeals the circuit court’s order dismissing his postconviction petition. Defendant contends that his conviction of attempted armed violence is void because that offense does not exist.

Defendant originally was indicted for three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of armed violence as well as unlawful restraint, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, and unlawful use of weapons. Defendant eventually pleaded guilty to attempted armed violence. Pursuant to a negotiated…