People v. Soles

In separate cases, defendants Mark Soles, Wayne Galinski, and Raymond Klawonn entered pleas of guilty to various offenses. Galinski was sentenced to a term of imprisonment; the other defendants were originally placed on probation but were sentenced to terms of imprisonment after admitting to violations of their probation. The defendants all filed motions to reconsider their sentences within 30 days of sentencing. Their appeals have been consolidated because they raise a common issue, whether the trial judge erred by refusing to consider these motions. We reverse and remand with directions to…