People v. Robinson

Petitioner appeals from the dismissal of his post-conviction petition contending that: (1) he was denied effective assistance of counsel at the time that he entered his plea of guilty and again after the imposition of the resultánt sentences; (2) his criminal conduct amounted to unlawful restraint rather than home invasion; and (3) defects in the information charging him with home invasion rendered it fatally defective.

On June 1, 1983, at approximately 8 a.m., Karen Heritage heard the front door of her home being opened and went to investigate. She found petitioner standing in the living…