People v. Jones

Defendant appeals from the denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea to one count of aggravated battery with a firearm. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4.2.) He contends he was denied effective assistance of counsel at the motion to withdraw the plea because his trial attorney raised and argued his own ineffectiveness at the hearing. We affirm.

An information filed December 13, 1990, charged defendant with attempt (first-degree murder) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4(a), 9 — 1) and aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12— 4(bXl)). On February 13,…