People v. Heredia

JUSTICE K1ZZI

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant-appellant, Alexander Heredia (Heredia), was charged with murder and armed violence in connection with his wife’s death. After a bench trial, Heredia was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 24 years’ imprisonment. Heredia appeals the conviction and sentence.

On appeal, Heredia argues that (1) the court abused its discretion in sentencing him to 24 years where the court considered improper materials in the presentence report, made findings which were inconsistent with the facts presented at trial and considered…