People v. Webster

Summary

The Illinois Supreme Court held that a reviewing court may not vacate a criminal sentence and remand for resentencing absent a finding that the sentence resulted from legal error or an abuse of discretion. The appellate court had found the defendant's 40-year sentence constitutional and within the permissible sentencing range, but remanded solely to permit reconsideration in light of subsequent precedent. The Supreme Court reversed the appellate judgment and reinstated the sentence.