People v. Ahlers

In May 2008, defendant, Nathan D. Ahlers, pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse (720 ILCS 5/12 — 16(b) (West 2008)) pursuant to an open plea. After accepting defendant’s guilty plea, the trial court sentenced him to four years and six months in prison pursuant to the State’s recommendation.

Defendant appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by sentencing him to 4V2 years in prison. Specifically, defendant contends that the court erred by considering (1) defendant’s mental retardation as an aggravating factor, (2) unreliable nonstatutory factors in aggravation, and (3)…