Judge Overturns 14-Year Sentence for Teen Murderer | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A Peoria County judge has overturned a 14-year prison sentence for a 20-year-old man convicted of killing his mother, citing outdated sentencing and recent legal precedent. The defendant, Avion Tapia, was originally charged with first-degree murder but was ultimately found guilty of second-degree murder — a lesser charge that often involves self-defense claims. Because of the conviction, he became eligible for juvenile sentencing, which limits his incarceration until age 21. The judge now places him on probation with strict conditions: curfew from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., GPS monitoring, weekly…