People v. Finklea

Following a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of attempt (burglary) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4) and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. The only issue defendant raises on appeal is that his pretrial motion for a continuance was improperly denied by the trial court.

We affirm.

On August 29, 1988, an information was filed charging the defendant with the offense of attempt (burglary). On that date he was released on his own recognizance, a public defender was appointed pursuant to his request, and the cause was allotted for a preliminary hearing on September 9, 1988. On that…