People v. Bishop

Having pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of more than 30 grams, but less than 500 grams, of cannabis, and having been sentenced to a one-year term of imprisonment, in addition to being fined $2,500, the defendant, Robert Bishop, brought this appeal. In his appeal, the only issue raised is whether the defendant was denied his statutory right to a proper sentencing hearing because the trial court failed to adequately specify any reasons for imposing the fine.

After accepting defendant’s negotiated plea, the trial judge ordered that a presentence investigation report be prepared.…