Illinois Supreme Court· 6/19/1989

People v. Coleman

Citations

544 N.E.2d 330
129 Ill. 2d 321
135 Ill. Dec. 834
1989 Ill. LEXIS 90

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holding that the record contradicted the defendant’s assertion that if he had known the actual minimum sentence of the offense was natural life in prison, he would not have proceeded to represent himself
“During the second phase of the sentencing hearing, the jury was free to consider any relevant and reliable evidence in aggravation and mitigation”
finding a valid waiver of counsel, even though the trial court misstated the minimum sentence applicable, where the defendant would have waived counsel regardless of the minimum sentence prescribed by law
the trial court incorrectly informed the defendant that the minimum sentence was 20 years rather than natural life
the trial court incorrectly informed the defendant that the minimum sentence was 20 years, rather than natural life
the trial court incorrectly informed the defendant that the minimum sentence was 20 years, rather than natural life

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Judges: Moran

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