People v. Jiles

Following a bench trial, defendant, William J. Jiles, was convicted of attempted residential burglary (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4(a), 19 — 3 (West 2002)), attempted burglary (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4(a), 19 — 1(a) (West 2002)), and possession of burglary tools (720 ILCS 5/19 — 2 (West 2002)) and sentenced to concurrent terms of 19, 7, and 6 years’ imprisonment, respectively. Defendant appeals, arguing that (1) he did not knowingly and intelligently waive his right to be represented by an attorney; (2) the trial court erred in failing to appoint him “standby” counsel; (3) he did not knowingly and intelligently…