People v. Laster

PRESIDING JUSTICE HUTCHINSON

delivered the opinion of the court:

On December 6, 2000, defendant, Bruce Laster, filed his notice of appeal, seeking review of his conviction and sentence, both in absentia. His appellate counsel moves this court to remand the cause to the trial court so that defendant may receive proper admonishments to perfect his appeal. The State argues that this court lacks jurisdiction to entertain this appeal. We agree with the State and, therefore, we must dismiss this appeal.

In April 1999 defendant, Bruce Laster, was charged by indictment with the offense of unlawful…