Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Guilty Pleas
Defendant made non-negotiated plea of guilty to two counts of aggravated DUI. Attorney who represented Defendant at hearing on motion to reconsider his sentence had obligation to file a compliant Rule 604(d) certificate. Strict compliance is required so court has assurance that attorney presenting post-plea motion has a grasp of record and of Defendant's contentions of error. Verbal representations by attorney were insufficient to render certificate compliant. (McLAREN and BIRKETT, concurring.)