People v. Williams

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of aggravated discharge of a firearm and sentenced to seven years. Court properly exercised its discretion in admitting Defendant's prior UUWF conviction for impeachment purposes. Although defense counsel failed to accurately inform court of Defendant's prior convictions, Defendant failed to show reasonable probability that outcome of case would have been different but for counsel's errors. Plain language of sentencing statute reveals intent that Defendant who commits offense of aggravated discharge of firearm after 6/23/05 must serve at least 85% of sentence regardless of whether conduct resulted in great bodily harm to victim. (FITZGERALD SMITH and HOWSE, concurring.)