People v. Johnson, 2019 IL 122956 (January). Episode 593 (Duration 10:10) Defendant has to move to withdraw his plea if he wants to challenge a sentence that was within the agreed cap but where the judge relied on improper factors.
Make Sure To Tell The Judge The Sentence With The Prior Convictions During A Sentencing Plea
People v. Sophanavong, 2018 IL App (3d) 170450 (November). Episode 569 (Duration 4:20) They didn’t tell the judge the prior sentences on the prior convictions so this 55 year sentence has to be vacated and remanded for a new sentencing hearing.
When You’re Screwed You’re Screwed So Counsel Has To Get It Right
People v. Brown, 2017 IL 121681 (November). Episode 436 (Duration 5:41) Defendant plead guilty because he was told his sentence was a 50% case when in fact it was an 85% case.