People v. Blair

Defendant James R. Blair was charged by information with burglary. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 19 — 1.) Following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to serve an “extended term” sentence of 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 1005 — 8—2.) On appeal, he contends that: (1) it was error for the State to inform the court prior to any proceedings that there had been plea negotiations; (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to quash arrest and suppress evidence or, alternatively, in denying a continuance to…