Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing
Defendant, age 21 at time of offenses in 1982, was convicted, after jury trial, of murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, home invasion, and rape. No Illinois cases have held that a life sentenced imposed on a person age 21 or older is unconstitutional as applied to that offender under proportionate penalties clause or 8th amendment. Defendant played an active role in the offenses, including rape. Court imposed a discretionary sentence of natural life, and made a specific finding, based on all evidence presented, that Defendant was beyond rehabilitation. (CONNORS and HARRIS, concurring.)