People v. Garcia

Following a bench trial, defendant Abraham Garcia was found guilty of three counts of aggravated battery and was sentenced to three extended 90-month prison terms, to be served concurrently. On appeal, defendant asserts his three convictions violate the one-act, one-crime doctrine and his extended-term sentences are void.

On November 16, 1999, defendant and codefendant Raul Tovar, who is not a party to this appeal, were charged with attempted murder and four counts of aggravated battery based on an incident occurring on August 31, 1999, in which Roberto Rios was the victim.

Defendant was…