People v. Boatman

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Champaign County, defendant Gregory L. Boatman was found guilty of attempt (first degree murder of a peace officer), two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery with a firearm, and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. 720 ILCS 5/8 — 4(a), 12- — 14(a)(1), 12— 4.2(a)(2); 625 ILCS 5/4 — 103(a)(1) (West 1996). Defendant was sentenced to two consecutive sentences of 60 years for the aggravated criminal sexual assaults, to be served concurrently with extended-term sentences of 160 years for attempt (first degree murder of a…