People v. James

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE MILLS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Murder — 40 years.

Issue: Miranda.

We affirm.

James was found guilty by a jury of murder and armed violence. Judgment was entered only on the murder charge and a sentence of 40 years’ imprisonment was imposed. (This sentence is to be served consecutive to a 30-year sentence imposed on an attempt murder conviction which is now on appeal to this court in case No. 15306.) Defendant challenges his murder conviction, arguing that the trial court erred in denying a motion to suppress his confession and further erred in admitting evidence as…