People v. Brown

On September 29, 1989, the defendant Charles Brown was sentenced to the penitentiary for the term of 40 years as a result of his conviction of murder and attempt (armed robbery), in violation of sections 9—1(a), 8—4, and 18—2 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, pars. 9—1(a), 8—4, 18—2). This sentence was imposed as a result of a mandate from this court, remanding in People v. Brown (1989), 181 Ill. App. 3d 1121 (unpublished order under Supreme Court Rule 23). The defendant filed timely notice of appeal, and the only issue presented is whether the resentencing court’s…