People v. Cretton

This is the second time this case is before us. Previously, we affirmed defendant’s conviction for armed robbery but vacated his sentence of 20 to 40 years because of the possibility that the court considered improper factors in sentencing. (People v. Cretton (1979), 69 Ill. App. 3d 1103 (Rule 23 opinion).) On remand, the Circuit Court of Madison County imposed a sentence of not less than 9 nor more than 18 years, which the defendant now appeals.

At the resentencing hearing, the court heard testimony from the defendant and his parents. Defendant complained that authorities at the Menard…