Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing
Defendant, age 18 at time of offense, was convicted, under accountability theory, of first-degree murder, and was sentenced to 59 years, which included a mandatory 15-year add-on because Defendant was armed with a firearm during offense. Discretionary portion of Defendant's aggregate term of 59 years greatly exceeded the mandatory portion. Court found numerous factors in aggravation and little in mitigation. The 15-year add-on, as applied, does not violate proportionate penalties clause of Illinois constitution or 8th Amendment. (BURKE and HUDSON, concurring.)