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Date: 03-10-2025
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Case Number: 17CR8975
Judge: Steven J. Goebel
Court: Circuit Court, Cook County, Illinois
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Following a bench trial, defendant Deon Moore was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon (UUWF) and sentenced to consecutive terms of 14 and 13 years in prison, respectively. On appeal, he contends the court abused its discretion in imposing discretionary consecutive sentences.
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Legal issue Did the trial court abuse its discretion in imposing discretionary consecutive sentences to protect the public from further criminal conduct by the defendant?
Key Phrases Discretionary consecutive sentences. Public protection. Involuntary manslaughter conviction. Unlawful use of a weapon. Mitigating factors consideration.
Outcome: Affirmed
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