People v. Davis

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE RIZZI

delivered the opinion of the court:

In a jury trial, defendant, Phillip Davis, was found guilty of murder and robbery and was given an extended sentence of 70 years. On appeal defendant contends that (1) the trial court erred in not suppressing certain evidence and his pretrial statements which were the product of an illegal arrest; (2) the trial court erred in sentencing him to an extended term of 70 years; (3) he was denied effective assistance of counsel; and (4) the prosecutor’s closing argument was prejudicial. We affirm.

At approximately 7:20 a.m. on March…