State v. Tunender

The original opinion in this case stated: “We recommend that upon tender of a guilty plea the court inquire about plea discussions and any plea agreement between counsel. ‘Such inquiry will disclose whether there is reason for the court to caution the defendant of the court’s independence from the prosecutor. * * * See People v. Baldridge, 19 Ill. 2d 616, 169 N. E. 2d 353 * * *.’ *243A.B.A. Project, Standards Relating to Pleas of Guilty, Tent. Dr. § 1.5, p. 30.”

Plea discussions, plea agreements, the relationship between defense counsel and client, and the responsibility of the trial judge are…