People v. Jones

Burglary (three counts) and possession of burglary tools.

Jury: guilty.

Judge: six years for each burglary, two for the possession — all concurrent.

We affirm.

(Jones does not challenge his conviction — only the sentencing.)

I

Jones first contends that the trial court erred in not advising him of his right to elect treatment under the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Act. (Ill. Rev. Stat., 1984 Supp., ch. HV-k, par. 6301 et seq.) This admonition is mandated by section 23 of the Act if the trial court has reason to believe that the offender is an addict, or the offender so states, and the court finds…