People v. Swihart

Following a trial by jury in the circuit court of Champaign County defendant, Virgil T. Swihart, was convicted of resisting or obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to 90 days’ imprisonment and assessed costs of $250 for services provided by the public defender. He served 55 of the 90 days’ imprisonment before this court granted defendant an appeal bond. On appeal he asserts (1) he was not properly admonished of his rights before proceeding pro se, (2) his sentence should be reduced to time served, and (3) the $250 he was ordered to pay for the public defender’s services (a) was done…