People v. Henley

Following a bench trial in the circuit court of Lake County, the defendant, Jeffrey Henley, was found guilty of robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 18 — 1(a) (now 720 ILCS 5/18 — 1(a) (West 1992))) and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. The defendant appeals only his sentence, contending that the trial court erred in determining that he was not eligible for Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes (TASC) since his robbery involved the use of force. We vacate the defendant’s sentence and remand for a new sentencing hearing.

The court determined from the evidence presented at trial…