People v. DuPree

Following a jury trial, the defendant, Anthony DuPree, was convicted of burglary (720 ILCS 5/19 — 1(a) (West 2002)) and theft under $300 (subsequent offense) (720 ILCS 5/16 — 1(a)(1)(A) (West 2002)). He was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the burglary and 5 years’ imprisonment for the theft, with sentences to run concurrently. On appeal, the defendant contends that (1) he was denied a fair trial because he was required to wear a stun belt during the trial, (2) the circuit court erred in sentencing him to an extended term of imprisonment for theft, and (3) he is entitled to additional…