After separate but simultaneous jury trial, court convicted both Defendants of murder and attempt (murder). Defendant Davis (age 17 at time of offense) was sentenced to total 55 years for murder and 25 for attempt (murder), to run consecutively. Court sentenced Defendant Graham to total 50 years for murder and 25 years for attempt (murder), to run consecutively. No error in rebuttal of prosecutor, who was responding to argument of Defendant that witnesses conspired to frame Defendants. No error in argument of prosecutor which was a deconstruction of conspiracy theory of defense counsel. No error in admitting gang evidence, as it was admitted for limited purpose of showing motive and intent. Court considered youth of Defendant Daivs and its attendant characteristics at time of sentencing. (COBBS and FITZGERALD SMITH, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing