People v. Swift

Following a jury trial, defendant, Aaron D. Swift, was convicted of first-degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9 — 1(a)(2) (West 1998)). During sentencing, the trial court found that the offense of first-degree murder committed by defendant was exceptionally brutal or heinous behavior indicative of wanton cruelty and merited an extended-term sentence of 80 years’ imprisonment pursuant to section 5 — 8—2(a) and section 5 — 5—3.2(b)(2) of the Unified Code of Corrections (Code) (730 ILCS 5/5 — 8—2(a), 5 — 5—3.2(b)(2) (West 1998)). On appeal, defendant does not challenge the sufficiency of the evidence.…