People v. Saunders

Defendant appeals from his conviction of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)(1)) following a jury trial in the circuit court of Lee County. He was sentenced to a term of 40 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion for substitution of judges; (2) defendant’s substantial compliance with the terms of a previous plea agreement precluded his prosecution for murder; (3) defendant was denied the effective assistance of counsel at the time the agreement was reached; (4) the use at trial of defendant’s prior testimony in…