People v. Gunartt

Defendant Isaiah Gunartt was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to 45 years’ imprisonment. On direct appeal, this court affirmed defendant’s conviction and sentence on February 1, 1996. People v. Gunartt, No. 1 — 93—4486 (1996) (unpublished order under Supreme Court Rule 23). Defendant filed a petition for leave to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court, which was denied on June 5, 1996. People v. Gunartt, 167 111. 2d 561, 667 N.E.2d 1060 (1996). On December 28, 1998, defendant, through his attorney, filed a petition for postconviction relief pursuant to the Post-Conviction…