In the motion to withdraw, defendant alleged that his plea was not knowing and voluntary because, sleep deprived and suffering from stress and anxiety at the time, he was unable to understand his rights. Defendant also alleged that he had a bona fide defense to some of the charges. In his motion to reconsider, defendant argued the sentence was excessive and was cruel and unusual punishment in that it essentially amounted to a life term. Second amended motions to withdraw plea and to reconsider sentence were filed mirroring the allegations in the previously dismissed motions. Both motions were again denied.
Defendant now appeals.
Therefore, the sum of the maximum terms authorized for the two most serious felonies involved in this case, according to defendant, is only 60 years. The 80-year aggregate sentence would exceed this limit. For example, where a defendant is convicted of a Class X felony, the maximum extended-term is 60 years. Thus, a defendant convicted of a number of Class X felonies may be sentenced to consecutive terms of imprisonment not to exceed a total of 120 years. Consequently, we hold that the maximum aggregate of consecutive terms was 120, not 60 years.