Appellate Court of Illinois· 12/6/2000

People v. Beachem

Citations

740 N.E.2d 389
317 Ill. App. 3d 693
251 Ill. Dec. 308

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holding that 60 years is “the prescribed maximum sentence for first degree murder in this State” and that an extended-term sentence of more than 60 years that is based on a finding of exceptionally brutal and heinous behavior “clearly offends” Apprendi
holding that 60 years is the “the prescribed maximum sentence for first degree murder in this State” and that an extended-term sentence of more than 60 years that is based on a finding of exceptionally brutal and heinous behavior “clearly offends” Apprendi
recognizing that Apprendi announced a \new rule\ of constitutional law
recognizing that Apprendi announced a “new rule” of constitutional law
holding that 60 years is \the prescribed maximum sentence for first degree murder in this State\ and that an extended-term sentence of more than 60 years that is based on a finding of exceptionally brutal and heinous behavior \clearly offends\ Apprendi
holding that 60 years is the \the prescribed maximum sentence for first degree murder in this State\ and that an extended-term sentence of more than 60 years that is based on a finding of exceptionally brutal and heinous behavior \clearly offends\ Apprendi

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Judges: Wolfson

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