People v. Hodges

Chief Justice Fitzgerald and Justices Kilbride and Burke concurred in the judgment and opinion.

Justice Garman concurred in part and dissented in part, with opinion, joined by Justices Thomas and Karmeier.

OPINION

Following a jury trial, defendant, Richard Hodges, was convicted of first degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. The circuit court of Cook County sentenced him to 70 years’ imprisonment. On direct appeal, the appellate court affirmed defendant’s convictions and sentences. People v. Jackson, Nos. 1 — 03—2233, 1 — 03—3099, 1 — 03—3216…