Defendant was found guilty of multiple counts of violation of owner’s duties and three counts of animal cruelty. The trial court merged the various charges and sentenced defendant on one count of violation of owner’s duties, a class B misdemeanor, and two counts of animal cruelty, a Class A misdemeanor. Defendant appealed, arguing that the trial court erred when it imposed a two-year term of probation and two additional two-year terms of conditional discharge, all to be served consecutive to each other. The appellate court vacated the sentence and remanded for resentencing, finding that defendant’s sentence exceeded the maximum aggregate sentence allowed in section 5-8-4(f)(2) of the Unified Code of Corrections. (HOLDRIDGE and HETTEL, concurring)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing