People v. Sullivan

In April of 1969 the defendant James Sullivan was indicted for the crimes of burglary and theft from a business known as Herrcke’s Hardware and also for the crimes of burglary and theft from a business known as Cofoid’s Store, both business establishments being located in La Salle County. On May 5, 1969, the defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of burglary and theft. On June 16, 1969, the defendant, being represented by court appointed counsel, withdrew his not guilty pleas and pled guilty to each of the four charges. The circuit court of La Salle County imposed concurrent…