People v. Sweeney

On July 6, 1989, prior to his sentencing hearing in McLean County case No. 88—CF—261 (aggravated battery), defendant pleaded guilty to the offense of criminal damage to property (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 21—1). Defendant adopted a presentence investigation report (PSI) filed on April 19, 1989, and waived his right to review the report. He requested a joint sentencing hearing for the criminal damage to property conviction and the aggravated battery conviction (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 12—4).

After admonishing defendant and reviewing the factual basis for the plea to criminal…