People v. Scott

The defendant, George Scott, appeals his concurrent eight-year sentences for two counts of reckless homicide (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 9 — 3). We affirm.

The record shows Scott was charged with two counts of reckless homicide and one count of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). He entered blind pleas of guilty to the charges. At the guilty plea hearing, the prosecutor presented the factual basis for the pleas. He stated the evidence would show that on November 20, 1989, Scott was seen driving erratically in the New Lenox area. At one point, Scott nearly caused an accident,…