People v. Godsey

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE T. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

A two-count indictment charged defendant with burglary and theft in excess of $150. On June 10, 1971, the court accepted a negotiated plea of guilty to the theft count. On June 14, 1971, defendant was sentenced to 3 years’ probation. Seven months later (January 14, 1972), defendant’s probation was revoked and he was sentenced to serve a term of 2 to 6 years.

Defendant here, for the first time, challenges the legality of his initial conviction which was entered 18 months prior to appeal. (Due to findings herein, it is unnecessary…