People v. Moran

¶ 1 The trial court sentenced defendant in absentia to nine years' imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Approximately eight years later, defendant was arrested and filed a motion to vacate or reconsider the sentence imposed in his absence. The trial court struck defendant's motion to vacate on October 28, 2015. Defendant appeals that 2015 ruling.

¶ 2 FACTS

¶ 3 On July 20, 2005, the State charged Ruben Gomez Moran (defendant) with aggravated driving under the influence pursuant to sections 11-501(a)(1) and 11-501(d)(1)(c) of the Illinois Vehicle Code ( 625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(1),…