People v. Norris

Defendant appeals from a judgment revoking his probation and sentencing him to a term of 3 to 10 years. He does not challenge the evidentiary basis for the revocation; rather, he argues that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his request to be admitted for treatment as a narcotics addict under the Dangerous Drug Abuse Act. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 91/2, par. 120.1 et seq.) He asks that his sentence be reversed and the cause be remanded for “proper consideration” of this request.

On February 4,1974, defendant was adjudged guilty of theft in excess of *150 and was sentenced to…