People v. Tompkins

After pleas of guilty to the offense of armed robbery, the Circuit Court of Whiteside County sentenced Defendant-Appellant, Robert Tompkins, to a term of 5 to 20 years in the penitentiary. This appeal questions only the propriety of the sentence, defendant arguing that sentence was imposed without appropriate hearing and that it is excessive.

After admonishment, defendant’s plea of guilty was accepted by the trial court. Thereupon the judge asked whether the parties wished to make any statements. The State’s Attorney then made a statement to the court outlining the details of the offense to…