People v. Robinson

Following a bench trial, the defendant, Michael Robinson, was found guilty of armed violence (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 12— 4(a), 33A — 2)). The trial court found him not guilty of attempted murder. Following a sentencing hearing, the defendant was sentenced to a six-year prison term. He appeals.

Initially, the State argues that this court does not have jurisdiction to hear this appeal because the defendant’s notice of appeal was untimely filed. The State correctly notes that a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of the entry of the final judgment (134 Ill. 2d R. 606(b)),…