People v. Gant

After a bench trial, defendant Joseph Gant was found guilty of murder, armed violence, home invasion, aggravated unlawful restraint, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Because the court found that the evidence of guilt was overwhelming, and that the offense was accompanied by extensive brutal or heinous behavior indicative of wanton cruelty, it sentenced defendant to the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections for an extended term of 65 years for murder, 30 years for armed violence, 7 years for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and 5 years for aggravated unlawful…