People v. McKean

Defendant, Gene McKean, was charged by information with two counts of aggravated incest, a Class 2 felony (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 11 — 10(a)(2)), and was arrested on April 6, 1979. On June 20 defendant pleaded guilty in Lee County to the offenses charged. At a plea hearing held that same day, the trial court first admonished defendant: (1) of the possible sentences for a Class 2 felony; (2) of his right to a jury trial unless waived; (3) by going to trial the State would have to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by bringing in witnesses whom defendant would be able to…