People v. Lee

In April 2008, a jury convicted defendant, Charles E. Lee, of burglary (720 ILCS 5/19—1(a) (West 2006)). In May 2008, the trial court sentenced defendant as a Class X offender pursuant to section 5—5—3(c)(8) of the Unified Code of Corrections (Unified Code) (730 ILCS 5/5—5—3(c)(8) (West 2006) (as amended by Pub. Act 94—1035, §10, eff. July 1, 2007, Pub. Act 95—188, §5, eff. August 16, 2007, Pub. Act 95—259, §10, eff. August 17, 2007, and Pub. Act 95—331, §1070, eff. August 21, 2007 (2007))) (hereinafter 730 ILCS 5/5—5—3(c)(8) (West 2006) for ease of reference) to 13 years in the Illinois…