People v. Lavallier

Defendant was sentenced to a term of six years’ imprisonment on each conviction. The terms were to be served concurrently. The appellate court affirmed. 298 Ill. App. 3d 648. We granted defendant’s petition for leave to appeal. 177 Ill. 2d R. 315(a).

BACKGROUND

The facts in this case are not in dispute and require only a brief recitation. On September 15, 1995, defendant was involved in a two-car accident at the intersection of North Avenue and Country Club Road in Massac County. The driver of the other vehicle, John Pruett, and his passenger, Kalisa Brewer, were severely injured in the…