People v. Smith

The defendant, Frank J. Smith, pleaded guilty to burglary in two separate cases and to felony theft in a third case.

On appeal, he only contends that he must be allowed to file a new motion, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 604(d) (134 Ill. 2d R. 604(d)), to withdraw his guilty pleas, because defense counsel did not comply with the spirit and purpose of Rule 604(d) and because defendant was not furnished with a copy of the guilty plea transcript in accordance with Rule 604(d).

In St. Clair County No. 89 — CF—890, defendant was charged with burglary. On December 14, 1989, he pleaded guilty to…