People v. Neasom

PRESIDING JUSTICE REYES delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion.

¶ 1 Following a bench trial, defendant Daniel Neasom was convicted of first degree murder ( 720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1) (West 2010)) and sentenced to 27 years' imprisonment. Defendant appeals his conviction, arguing that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to advance a theory of second degree murder. Defendant also contends that his 27-year prison sentence is excessive. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

¶ 2 Defendant was charged with two counts of first degree murder ( 720…