People v. Reed

This appeal arises from defendant Devin Reed’s convictions for first degree murder, armed robbery, and residential burglary following a jury trial. Defendant was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of natural life, 60 years, and 15 years, respectively. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) the trial court erred by denying his request to provide the jury with separate instructions and verdict forms for felony murder, which resulted in him receiving an improper sentence on the predicate felonies; (2) the trial court erred when it sentenced him to extended-term sentences for both first degree…