Justice KNECHT delivered the opinion of the court:
In August 1995, defendant, Nathaniel Harper, entered a partially negotiated guilty plea to first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(2) (West 1994)). The trial court sentenced defendant to 50 years' imprisonment. Defendant appeals, arguing (1) his trial counsel did not file the required Supreme Court Rule 604(d) certificate (145 Ill.2d R. 604(d)) and (2) the trial court did not properly admonish him pursuant to Supreme...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.