People v. Bennett

The defendant pled guilty to the offenses of aggravated assault and criminal damage to property and made an application for probation. After a probation hearing was held, probation was denied, and the defendant was sentenced to serve seven months at the State Farm.

The record indicates that the trial judge failed to comply with Supreme Court Rule 402(d) (1) which states that the trial judge shall not initiate plea discussions. (Ill. Rev. Stat, ch. 110A, sec 402(d)(1)). After the court was informed that the defendant wished to plead guilty, the State’s Attorney advised the court that the plea…