People v. Cavazos

Defendant, then age 17, and his brother, then age 16, were convicted, after simultaneous juries in adult court, of first degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and related offenses, in shooting death of 15-year-old boy and shooting injury of boy's girlfriend. Jury found that Defendant personally discharged semi-automatic weapon used in crimes, and sentenced him to aggregate 75 years. Jury could have reasonably concluded Defendant's intent to kill both persons, as they were walking closely together. Section 5-120 of Juvenile Court Act, which designates where juveniles are to be tried, and is not subject to and does not violate eights amendment or proportionate-penalties clause, as it is not a sentencing statute.(ZENOFF and BIRKETT, concurring.)