People v. Palmer

In April 2000, a jury convicted defendant, Charles B. Palmer, of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9 — 1(a)(1) (West Supp. 1997)), and the trial court sentenced him to natural life in prison. In August 2002, defendant filed a pro se postconviction petition. In November 2002, the court summarily dismissed defendant’s petition, finding his claims were frivolous and patently without merit. Defendant appeals, contending the trial court erred in summarily dismissing his postconviction petition. We affirm.

In February 1999, the State charged defendant by information with five counts of first degree…