People v. Bauswell

Defendant-appellant Louis H. Bauswell was convicted, on a plea of guilty, of the crime of Indecent Liberties With a Child in violation of Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, sec. 11 — 4(a)(3). On August 17, 1971, the defendant appeared in open court, with counsel of his own choice, and the record establishes the following:

“MR. JOHNSON (defendant’s counsel): Your Honor, the defendant at this time offers to withdraw his plea of not guilty, and enters a plea of guilty to the charge of indecent liberties with a child, under the information, indictment in 71 — CF — 87.

THE COURT: Show the offer to plead…