People v. Smith

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SIMKINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Granville Smith, appeals from a judgment entered pursuant to a negotiated guilty plea to the offense of armed robbery and from a sentence imposed of 4 to 12 years’ imprisonment. The following issues are raised for resolution by this court: (1) Whether the trial court substantially complied with Supreme Court Rule 402 (a)(1) in informing defendant of the nature of the charge, (2) Whether the trial court substantially complied with Supreme Court Rule 402(a) (2) in explaining to defendant the minimum sentence prescribed…