People v. Smith

In this consolidated case, the defendant, Bryan Smith, appeals from 60- and 20-year sentences of imprisonment imposed on him after his plea of guilty to the offenses of felony murder and armed robbery. The court denied his motions for reconsideration of the sentences. Defendant appeals, contending his 60-year sentence for felony murder must be reduced because (a) the trial court failed to give appropriate weight to mitigating factors and his rehabilitative potential and (b) because it is unduly disparate from the sentence of his codefendant, Paul E shorn. He further contends a new sentencing…