People v. Bennett

PRESIDING JUSTICE McCUSKEY

delivered the opinion of the court:

The defendant, Dennis C. Bennett, was tried by a jury and found guilty of two counts of child pornography. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, four years of probation, a $2,000 fine, a $20 crime victims’ assistance fine, and payment of restitution to the victim for counseling expenses.

The sole issue on appeal is whether he is entitled to credit toward the $2,000 fine for the 61 days he spent in custody prior to sentencing.

The record shows that Bennett was taken into custody on July 21, 1991. He posted bond and was released on July…