Defendant was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse and sexual assault of his minor daughter. Defendant pled guilty to 2 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in exchange for separate 10-year sentences for each count, to be served consecutively.Record shows active and understanding participation of Defendant in all court proceedings. Court gave all required admonitions required under Supreme Court Rules. Defense counsel spoke Spanish, and Defendant confirmed having conferred with his attorney; counsel never objected or informed court that interpreter failed to translate admonitions correctly. Court properly dismissed Defendant's pro se postconviction petition claiming that Spanish interpreter and his attorney failed to explain nature of guilty plea or admonish him of his right to file motion to withdraw his plea and file notice of appeal. (HOWSE and BURKE, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Guilty Pleas