People v. Perry

Defendant, Michael L. Perry, appeals from his conviction in the circuit court of Du Page County of theft by deception (720 ILCS 5/16— 1(a)(2)(A) (West 2000)). We affirm as modified.and remand for a new sentencing hearing.

I. BACKGROUND

Defendant was convicted at a jury trial of theft by deception (720 ILCS 5/16 — 1(a)(2)(A) (West 2000)) for failing to pay charges related to a hotel room he and his wife and children used. At trial the following evidence was presented. The State called Kimberly Turnage, who was the senior sales manager at the Embassy Suites, in Lombard, Illinois. Her…