People v. Waldrop

Following a jury trial, defendant, Andrew A. Waldrop, was convicted of first-degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9 — 1(a)(2) (West 1994)) and sentenced to 60 years’ imprisonment. On direct appeal, we affirmed his conviction and sentence. People v. Waldrop, No. 2 — 97— 1119 (1999) (unpublished order under Supreme Court Rule 23). He appeals the dismissal of his postconviction petition, arguing that his postconviction counsel did not comply with Supreme Court Rule 651(c) (134 Ill. 2d R. 651(c)). We reverse and remand the cause.

Following his unsuccessful appeal, defendant filed a postconviction petition…