(Modified upon denial of rehearing 2/21/17.) Defendant pled guilty to aggravated DUI and unlawful possession of a converted motor vehicle. Court sentenced him to concurrent terms of 24 years for DUI and 14 years for unlawful possession of a converted motor vehicle. Habitual criminal statute mandates Class X sentencing for repeat offenders who meet its requirements; statute has no language exempting convictions under Vehicle Code. Defendant was subject to Class X sentencing under Section 5-4.5-95(b) of Unified Code, and thus his 24-year sentence fell within appropriate sentencing range. Defendant is entitled to 94 days of sentencing credit, and also should be awarded $5-per-day credit against his eligible fines. Certain fines vacated as they were improperly imposed by circuit clerk. (KNECHT and STEIGMANN, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Aggravated DUI