The People v. Holmes

In September, 1968, defendant pleaded guilty to robbery and upon his petition was admitted to probation for a term of three years. In April, 1970, he was charged with a violation of probation in that he committed a theft of property of value less than $150.00. Probation was revoked following a hearing upon the evidence, and defendant was sentenced to a term of five years to 20 years. His appeal urges that this court set aside the finding of violation and remand for a new hearing, or in the alternative, reduce the sentence imposed under the authority provided in Rule 615(b) (4).

Defendant urges…