People v. Auler

PRESIDING JUSTICE CHAPMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Glenn Auler pled guilty to the aggravated criminal sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl. He was sentenced to four years in prison, fined $1,000, and ordered to pay restitution to cover counseling costs should the victim choose to seek counseling. The defendant was the victim’s grandmother’s live-in companion of 22 years when this incident occurred.

Defendant appeals only his sentence. He contends that he is entitled to a new sentencing hearing (1) because the trial court considered an improper aggravating factor, and (2)…