People v. Travis

The defendant, Edward E Travis, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years’ imprisonment and to pay expenses incurred by the victim’s family as a result of defendant’s actions. He filed motions to withdraw the plea of guilty and to reduce sentence, which were denied after an evidentiary hearing, with the exception that the portion of the judgment order providing for restitution was vacated. Defense counsel filed his certificate pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 604(d) (134 Ill. 2d R. 604(d)). The notice of appeal was then filed. The only issue on appeal is whether this…