People v. Marquez

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Guilty Pleas
Citation
Case Number: 
2012 IL App (2d) 110475
Decision Date: 
Friday, September 14, 2012
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Lake Co.
Holding: 
Vacated and remanded.
Justice: 
BURKE
Certificate prepared by defense counsel which is filed prior to sentencing does not satisfy Rule 604(d) requirements. If counsel consults with Defendant only before sentencing and makes amendments only to a premature motion, significant errors might not be brought to trial court's attention. Thus, cause remanded for filing of valid Rule 604(d) certificate, and to file new motion to withdraw guilty plea and/or to reconsider sentence. (ZENOFF and HUDSON, concurring.)