People v. Robinson

Justices Freeman, Thomas, Kilbride, Garman, Karmeier, and Burke concurred in the judgment and opinion.

OPINION

Defendant, William Robinson, was charged with six counts of first degree murder, but was ultimately convicted of involuntary manslaughter and felony unlawful use of a weapon in the circuit court of Cook County. Involuntary manslaughter is generally a Class 3 felony with a sentencing range of two to five years. 720 ILCS 5/9- — 3(d) (West 2000). However, where the victim is a “family or household member,” the penalty is increased to a Class 2 felony, with a sentencing range of 3 to 14…