People v. Bell

JUSTICE ROBERT E. GORDON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Cleo Bell was convicted of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver after a bench trial. A sentencing hearing was conducted where mitigation and aggravation were presented. The trial court sentenced defendant to 38 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with a credit of 122 days for time served while awaiting sentencing, and assessed fines and fees in the amount of $1,114. Defendant filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied. Defendant appeals, arguing that (1) the trial court violated…