(Court opinion corrected 7/30/19.) Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of 2 counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and 2 counts of attempted murder of a peace officer, and sentenced to 2 concurrent terms of 50 years; and he was also convicted of armed robbery, aggravated vehicular hijacking, and aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle, for which he was sentenced to concurrent 21-year sentences for each offense. Court erred in applying both the 20-year firearm enhancement and the enhanced sentencing range for attempted murder of a peace officer. Court did not abuse its discretion in imposing consecutive sentences, given Defendant's criminal history and potential for harm caused by Defendant's conduct. Sentence was not excessive, and court considered aggravating and mitigating factors. (MASON and PUCINSKI, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
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Weapons