Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of 2 counts attempted first degree murder and 2 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, and was sentenced to 2 terms of 20 years, on attempted murder convictions, to be served concurrently. On remand, court held new sentencing hearing, and resentenced defendant to 2 consecutive terms of 15 years. Court did not impose a harsher sentence on remand, as the term to which he was sentenced has decreased from 40 to 30 years, even though the time he will be incarcerated has increased. Sentence is not excessive; court reviewed Defendant's presentence investigation report, considered appropriate mitigating and aggravating factors, and sentenced Defendant to a term within permissible range. (MASON and LAVIN, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing