People v. Robinson

Defendant, Willie Robinson, pleaded guilty to burglary and theft in excess of $150 in the circuit court of St. Clair County, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than 4 nor more than 12 years. On this appeal it is contended that the trial court erred in denying defendant’s election to undergo rehabilitation treatment as a narcotic addict pursuant to the Dangerous Drug Abuse Act. Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 91½, sec. 120.1 et seq. (Eff. 7/1/71.)

A hearing on defendant’s application for probation was held on October 12, 1971. The probation report submitted to the court…