People v. Nogle

This appeal comes from the circuit court of Lake County. On September 7, 1971 defendant was indicted for burglary and theft over $150 (an automobile). Represented by appointed counsel defendant, at his arraignment a week later, entered a plea of not guilty. Pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement and contemplating a dismissal of the indictment for theft, defendant on October 4 withdrew his not guilty plea and entered a plea of guilty to burglary. After extensive interrogation and admonishment by the court the guilty plea was accepted as to the burglary indictment and the theft indictment was…