People v. Holman

Defendant Tafford Holman was charged in an information with the offense of armed robbery. On November 12, 1970, he appeared with his attorney before the Circuit Court of Will County. He waived indictment and entered a plea of guilty to the charge of armed robbery. His plea was accepted and following the conviction he was sentenced to a term of from three (3) to seven (7) years in the Penitentiary in compliance with a plea negotiation and a recommendation of the State’s Attorney.

After his conviction and sentence, on January 20, 1972, defendant filed a petition for post-conviction relief under…