Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Sentencing
Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of 2 counts of armed robbery. By omitting to tell Defendant his potential punishment for armed robbery, court failed to give Defendant all admonitions that Rule 401(a) required. Section 18-2(b) of armed robbery statute, requiring 15-year enhancements, is void ab initio, as provision violated proportionate-penalties clause when enacted. (COOK and KNECT, concurring.)