People v. Bradford

The defendant appeals his sentence for forgery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 17 — 3) and the order requiring payment of $1,353.78 as restitution. We affirm the sentence but vacate the restitution order and remand with instructions.

A McLean County grand jury indicted the defendant on two counts of forgery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 17 — 3). The first count was based on a VISA credit card charge slip totaling $424.94. The credit card had been issued to Wayne Thornton. The second count was based on a $400 check. The defendant pleaded not guilty to each charge, but later tendered a…