People v. Reans

Defendant John Reans appeals from a conviction (following a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County) of the offense of theft by deception in excess of $150 in violation of sections 16 — 1(b) and 16— 1(d) of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, pars. 16 — 1 (b) and 16 — 1(d)). He was sentenced to serve 5 years’ probation. Probation was subsequently revoked and he was sentenced to a prison term of from 1 to 3 years. Defendant has withdrawn a claim of improper revocation of probation and has actually been released on parole. The only remaining issue before the court is…