People v. Coppage

Defendant was tried in absentia in a bench trial and found guilty of burglary. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 19 — 1(a).) He was then sentenced to two years’ probation. He now appeals contending that his conviction should be reversed and a new trial ordered because he was not properly admonished in accordance with section 113 — 4(e) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (hereafter Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 113 — 4(e)); he was never notified of the new trial date by certified mail as required by section 115 — 4.1(a) of the Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 115 —…