People v. Johnson

Petitioner Tony A. Johnson entered an unnegotiated plea of guilty to charges of attempt murder and armed violence. The trial court found him guilty of those crimes and, after a hearing in mitigation and aggravation, sentenced petitioner to serve two 10-year concurrent terms. Petitioner filed the instant action seeking reduction of his sentence. After hearing argument of counsel, the trial court reduced petitioner’s sentences to two 6-year terms. On appeal the State asks this court to determine whether the trial court erred in reducing petitioner’s sentences. In addition, petitioner requests…