State v. Farrington

Wade Farrington appeals his conviction of indecent liberties. We affirm.

Mr. Farrington was charged with indecent liberties based on an incident of oral sexual contact with his 11-year-old stepdaughter. 1 A plea of not guilty was entered. During trial, but after the State called the victim as its second witness, defense counsel was granted a recess. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Farrington changed his plea to guilty based on a plea bargain whereby the prosecutor agreed to recommend a deferred sentence. Mr. Farrington signed a statement of defendant on plea of guilty which provided: "On or about June…