People v. Rathbone

Following a June 2001 bench trial, the trial court found defendant, Brandon L. Rathbone, guilty of residential burglary (720 ILCS 5/19— 3(a) (West 2000)). The court later sentenced him to five years’ probation, subject to various conditions, including that he participate in the Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) drug-treatment program.

In January 2002, the State filed a petition to revoke defendant’s probation. Following hearings in March and May 2002, the trial court revoked defendant’s probation and sentenced him to nine years in prison.

Defendant appeals, arguing that the…