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People v. Dunlap
992 N.E.2d 184
Ill. App. Ct.
2013
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Background

  • Defendant Richard Dunlap was convicted (June 2011 jury) of aggravated battery to a police officer and five counts of resisting arrest.
  • At sentencing (August 2011) the court imposed a 4-year prison term and various fines and fees.
  • The court announced it reviewed the presentence investigation report (PSI) and considered a public defender reimbursement under 725 ILCS 5/113-3.1, proposing $400 given a jury trial and defendant’s work history.
  • The court asked if defendant or counsel had anything to say; defendant shook his head and said “No,” and counsel likewise had nothing to add.
  • On appeal, Dunlap argued the court erred by imposing the $400 reimbursement because it failed to consider his affidavit of financial condition as required by section 113-3.1(a).

Issues

Issue Plaintiff's Argument Defendant's Argument Held
Whether the trial court erred by imposing a $400 public defender reimbursement without expressly considering defendant’s affidavit of financial condition The State: court properly reviewed PSI and other materials when determining reimbursement amount Dunlap: court failed to consider his affidavit of financial condition as required by statute Court affirmed: defendant affirmatively acquiesced at sentencing, waiving the claim; sentencing court’s reliance on PSI and other materials was sufficient

Key Cases Cited

  • People v. Bowens, 407 Ill. App. 3d 1094 (ill. App. Ct.) (distinguishes waiver from forfeiture; affirmative acquiescence defeats plain-error review)
  • People v. Barbosa, 365 Ill. App. 3d 297 (Ill. App. Ct.) (court may consider PSI or affidavit evidence of financial condition when imposing public defender reimbursement)
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Case Details

Case Name: People v. Dunlap
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois
Date Published: Jul 1, 2013
Citation: 992 N.E.2d 184
Docket Number: 4-11-0892
Court Abbreviation: Ill. App. Ct.