Defendant pled guilty to burglary and was sentenced to 2 years probation. He then violated his probation and was resentenced to 2 years probation. Defendant entered nonnegotiated plea of guilty of defrauding a drug and alcohol screening test, but failed to appear at his sentencing hearing, and was sentenced in absentia. Defense counsel filed motion to reconsider Defendants' sentences pursuant to Rule 604(d), but failed to file a certificate of compliance with Rule 604(d). Dismissal of the appeals, rather than remand, is the proper disposition. Defendant made himself unavailable for consultation with his attorney and thus made it impossible for his counsel to strictly comply with the certificate requirement. (McLARENÂ and JORGENSEN, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Guilty Pleas