People v. Johnson

On December 7, 1979, a jury convicted defendant, Michael P. Johnson, of armed robbery, unlawful use of weapons and unlawful restraint. A sentence was not imposed at that time, however, because it was determined that defendant was unfit for sentencing. On December 12, 1981, a restoration order finding defendant fit to be sentenced was entered. Defendant was thereafter sentenced to a term of 22 years’ imprisonment. The only issue on appeal is whether there existed a bona fide doubt as to defendant’s fitness to stand trial.

A defendant has a right not to be tried or convicted while incompetent to…