People v. Fritz

The defendant, William T. Fritz, was convicted of seven counts of theft of over $300 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 16—1). He appeals. We affirm.

The record shows that on December 1, 1989, the defendant was charged with six counts of theft of over $300. Each count alleged that by the use of deception, the defendant had obtained control over the property of Carol Nisly. On December 12, 1989, the State filed a notice to the defendant to appear in court on December 18,1989.

On December 18, the defendant appeared and stated that he intended to hire his own attorney. The court continued the…