People v. Banks

Defendant, after bench trial, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Automatic application of mandatory minimum sentence of 45 years for a juvenile Defendant and statute providing for automatic transfer to adult court for a juvenile Defendant charged with first degree murder do not violate eighth amendment of U.S. Constitution or proportionate penalties clause of Illinois Constitution.Court had opportunity to consider factors in aggravation and mitigation, including age.(PALMER and REYES, concurring.)