People v. Smith

The defendant was convicted of driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The conviction was based upon his plea of guilty entered in the circuit court of McLean County on November 16, 1971. The defendant signed a plea of guilty with an accompanying waiver of the right to a hearing. He was not represented by counsel. The trial court upon the entering of the finding of guilty imposed a $100 fine and costs and sentenced the defendant to five days in the county jail.

Three days later, on November 19, 1971, the defendant through counsel filed a verified petition to…