People v. Whitmore

PRESIDING JUSTICE BOWMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Andre L. Whitmore, appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. He argues that (1) the proceedings on his motion did not comply with this court’s mandate following his prior appeal, and, alternatively, that (2) he is entitled to an additional day of credit against his sentence. We disagree with his first contention, agree with his second, and affirm the judgment as modified.

Pursuant to a partially negotiated plea agreement, defendant pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery (720 ILCS 5/18…