People v. Allen

In a jury trial in the circuit court of Montgomery County, defendant, James E. Allen, was convicted of the offense of theft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 16—3(a)). He was sentenced to conditional discharge, fined, and ordered to make restitution. Holding that at the time defendant’s notice of appeal was filed, the circuit court had not as yet entered a final appealable order, the appellate court dismissed the appeal. (49 Ill. App. 3d 108.) We allowed defendant’s petition for leave to appeal.

The jury’s verdict was returned on May 5, 1976. The docket sheet shows the following entry:

“July…