People v. Jones

Odell Jones was charged with armed robbery and two counts of attempted murder. Following an August 14, 1989, bench trial on stipulated evidence, the St. Clair County circuit court found defendant guilty of armed robbery. The two counts of attempted murder were dismissed, and Jones was sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections.

On September 13, 1989, Jones filed a motion for a new trial alleging, inter alia, that he had not entered into the stipulation voluntarily because he did not understand the nature of the charge and the possible penalties and consequences of entering into…