People v. Murray

Defendant, Joseph J. Murray, appeals the dismissal of his petition pursuant to the Post-Conviction Hearing Act (the Act) (725 ILCS 5/122 — 1 et seq. (West 2002)). He contends that the trial court improperly dismissed the petition on the ground of res judicata. We reverse and remand.

After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of escape (720 ILCS 5/31 — 6(c) (West 2000)) and sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment. He appealed, contending that he was deprived of his right to represent himself at trial. This court affirmed. People v. Murray, No. 2 — 01— 1480 (2002) (unpublished order pursuant to…