People v. Wyatt

Defendant appeals from his consecutive 15-year sentences for burglary (720 ILCS 5/19—1(a) (West 1996)) and escape (720 ILCS 5/31—6(a) (West 1996)) and the court’s denial of his motion to reconsider his sentence. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand the cause with directions.

Defendant was arrested on charges of burglary and theft (720 ILCS 5/16—1(a)(4)(A) (West 1996)). He and two others escaped from the Winnebago County jail but were reapprehended shortly thereafter in Minnesota and were charged with escape. Following plea negotiations, defendant pleaded guilty to the burglary and…