People v. Taylor

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of aggravated domestic battery for beating his brother-in-law. Court satisfied inquiry requirement as to Defendant's ineffective of counsel claim, as court gave Defendant ample opportunity to explain each allegation. Court questioned Defendant and trial counsel, and adequately inquired into and considered Defendant's allegations in his court filing. Defendant's 15-year sentence, as a Class X offender, is not excessive and falls within applicable statutory guidelines. (STEIGMANN and DeARMOND, concurring.)