People v. Ridley

In June 2000, the State charged defendant, Olugbalah Ridley, with armed robbery. In August 2000, a jury found defendant guilty. The trial court sentenced defendant to 21 years’ imprisonment. In November 2002, this court affirmed defendant’s conviction, vacated his sentence, and remanded for a new sentencing hearing. In January 2003, the trial court sentenced defendant to 15 years’ imprisonment.

On appeal, defendant argues the trial court erred in sentencing him to a prison term greater than six years. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

In August 2000, a grand jury indicted defendant on the charge of armed…