People v. White

This appeal raises, as its single issue, the contention that the maximum in a sentence of 1 to 20 years is excessive.

Defendant was charged with the offense of escape, a Class 2 felony. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 31 — 6(a).) For such offense the statute provides a minimum of 1 year and a maximum not to exceed 20 years. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 1005 — 8—1(b) (3).

Defendant’s plea followed negotiations between counsel. In open court defendant agreed that the sentence imposed was that which had been negotiated. He waived presentence investigation, presentence report and sentence…