The record of the plea proceeding demonstrates that, rather than face trial and a possible sentence of 25 years to life imprisonment and in light of the People's recommendation of a sentence of 20 years to life, defendant chose to plead guilty to avail himself of the court's promise of the minimum possible sentence and that the plea was knowingly and voluntarily entered. Although defendant at first denied possessing the requisite intent to commit the crime, he admitted stabbing...
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