People v. Debardelaben

Defendant was sentenced to natural life in 2 cases. In one case, after bench trial, Defendant was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated unlawful restraint. In other case, Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of armed robbery and attempted criminal sexual assault. Defendant had previously been convicted of armed robbery (in 1986) and murder (in 1993). Changes to armed robbery statute, in 2010, did not change nature or elements of offense. Conviction was properly used as a predicate offense rendering Defendant subject to sentencing under Habitual Criminal Act.(COBBS and HOWSE, concurring.)