People v. Liedtke

I dissent from the opinion of the majority, the first portion of which is a wholly unnecessary exegesis.

The only question presented is whether the defendant has complied with procedural requisites for perfecting an appeal. It is clear the defendant did not file a written motion to withdraw her guilty plea prior to taking this appeal.

Supreme Court Rule 604(d) (103 Ill. 2d R. 604(d)) provides in this regard:

“No appeal from a judgment entered upon a plea of guilty shall be taken unless the defendant, within 30 days of the date on which sentence is imposed, files in the trial court a motion to…