People v. Thompson

The defendant, Anthony Thompson, pled guilty to aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4(b)(6)) and was sentenced to a four-year term of imprisonment. The term was to be served consecutive to the defendant’s previous commitment as a juvenile. He appeals. We modify and affirm.

The record shows that on November 28, 1989, the 16-year-old defendant was incarcerated in the juvenile division of the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the Illinois Youth Center in Joliet. On that date correctional officer Yves Elysee attempted to lock the defendant in his room. An argument ensued,…