People v. Palmer-Smith

Defendant entered negotiated guilty plea to unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, more than 900 grams of cocaine, a Class X felony; State recommended sentencing cap of 20 years, and court sentenced Defendant to 20 years. Court did not err in considering large quantity of drugs that Defendant possessed (3,000 grams of cocaine and large amount of cannabis). Court noted that potential maximum could have been 60 years but for plea agreement, and court discussed the need to deter large-scale drug dealers, which was appropriate factor for court to consider. (HARRIS and APPLETON, concurring.)